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Sestertius with bust of Gordian I
Roman
Imperial Period
A.D. 238
Mint: Rome
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Diameter: 33 mm. Weight: 16.68 gm. Die Axis: 12
Credit Line
Anonymous gift in memory of Zoë Wilbour (1864–1885)
Accession Number34.1427
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CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Bust of Gordian I to right, draped and laureate.
IMP.M.ANT.GORDIANVS AFR AVG
Reverse: Gordian standing left, holding branch and sceptre.
VIRT.EXERCIT in field: S C
IMP.M.ANT.GORDIANVS AFR AVG
Reverse: Gordian standing left, holding branch and sceptre.
VIRT.EXERCIT in field: S C