Roman Empire. Gordian III (AD 238-244). Sestertius Rome

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Gordian III Rome sestertius of 240 AD, a well centered example with a handsome obverse and a vivid sacrifice scene on the reverse, catalogued as RIC IV 271.

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Gordian III. Rome 240 AD
AE Sestertius
16.52g / 31mm
Obv.: IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG: Bust of Gordian III, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right
Rev.: P M TR P II COS P P S C: Gordian III, veiled, togate, standing front, head left, sacrificing out of patera in right hand over altar and holding wand in left hand
RIC IV 271. 10 examples
Very well centered with a beautifull reverse.

Gordian III. Rome 240 AD
AE Sestertius
16.52g / 31mm
Obv.: IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG: Bust of Gordian III, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right
Rev.: P M TR P II COS P P S C: Gordian III, veiled, togate, standing front, head left, sacrificing out of patera in right hand over altar and holding wand in left hand
RIC IV 271. 10 examples
Very well centered with a beautifull reverse.

Details

Era
Before 1400
Culture/region
Roman Empire
Year/Period and Variation
Rome
Ruler
Gordian III (AD 238-244)
Denomination
Sestertius
Metal
Æ
Condition
Ungraded
PortugalVerified
820
Objects sold
99.12%
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