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Medallic sestertius with bust of Gordian III
Roman
Imperial Period
about A.D. 243–244
Mint: Rome
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Diameter: 36 mm. Weight: 31.78 gm. Die Axis: 11
Credit Line
Seth K. Sweetser Fund
Accession Number1971.208
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CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Medallions
DescriptionObverse: Laureate,draped, cuirassed bust of Gordian III to right. IMPGORDIANVSPIVSFELAVG
Reverse: Mars, helmeted, cuirassed, cloak flying out behind, moves to right holding spear and shield.
MARSPROPVGNAT In field: S C
Reverse: Mars, helmeted, cuirassed, cloak flying out behind, moves to right holding spear and shield.
MARSPROPVGNAT In field: S C
ProvenanceBy 1971: with Meridian Coin Company, 13 Little Britain, London ECI A7BX, England; purchased by MFA from Meridian Coin Company, May 12, 1971