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Coin of Marcianopolis with bust of Gordian III, struck under Tertullianus
Roman Provincial
Imperial Period
A.D. 238–244
Mint: Moesia, Marcianopolis
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Diameter: 34.5 mm. Weight: 24.73 gm. Die Axis: 1
Credit Line
Theodora Wilbour Fund in memory of Zoë Wilbour
Accession Number64.2154
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CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Radiate, cuirassed, draped half-figure of Gordian III to left holding orb in left hand, right raised.
Inscription in Greek around.
Reverse: Gordian III stands at left, being crowned by Nike at right.
Inscription in Greek around and in exergue.
Inscription in Greek around.
Reverse: Gordian III stands at left, being crowned by Nike at right.
Inscription in Greek around and in exergue.
ProvenanceBy 1964: with Euripides S. Sepheriades; purchased by MFA from Euripides S. Sepheriades, December 9, 1964