Coin: Sestertius; Æ; Gordianus.Pius - 17.72 grms. Obverse: IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG - Bust facing right laureate, draped. Reverse: VICTORIA AVG, SC - Victory advancing facing left holding wreath in right hand, palm in left.
Donor:
Doe Library (UC Berkeley) and University of California Library
Collection place:
Rome (modern city), Lazio, Central Italy
Production place:
Rome (ancient city)
Culture or time period:
Gordian Dynasty (238–244 AD)
Collector:
unknown
Collection date:
unknown
Materials:
Bronze (metal)
Person depicted:
Gordian III (Emperor of Rome) and Pietas (Roman deity)
Inscription:
Reverse legend: VICTORIA AVG, SC and Obverse legend: IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG