Gordian III; AE Sestertius; bust of Gordian/legend in wreath
190,00 €
Description
Gordian III (238 – 244 AD). AE Sestertius, Rome mint 238-9 AD. IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG; laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / VOTIS-DECENNA-LIBVS-S C in four lines within laurel wreath.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE30 |
| Weight [g]: | 19,82 |
| Grade: | gF/aVF |
| Attribution: | RIC V 263a; Cohen 410 |
| Commentary: | one of the rarest sestertii of Gordian III; green patina with bronze highlights, well centered, good reverse |
Historical Context
Votis Decennalibus were the vows for ten years well-being for the Emperor.
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