Moesia Superior, Viminacium, Gordian III
Description:
Moesia Superior, Viminacium. Gordian III (238 - 244 AD). AE "Sestertius", RY 3 (241/2 AD). IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG; laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right, on cuirass - Nike holding wreath / PMS COL VIM; Moesia standing between bull and lion; AN III in ex.
Diameter:
AE30 mm
Weight:
17,78 g
Grade:
gF/gF
Attribution:
cf. Varbanov 112 (draped and cuirassed, no Nike)
Commentary:
very rare with frontal view and unique with Nike on cuirass; light brown patina, some roughness on obverse
History:
Viminacium was completely destroyed by Slavs in the 6th century AD.
Article Number:
044-02-03-44531