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Gordian III; AE Sestertius, Rome; Victory
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Description
Gordian III (238-244 AD). AE Sestertius, Rome mint. IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG; laureate, draped and cuirassed bust to right / VICTORIA AETERNA; Victory standing to left, leaning on shield and holding palm, captive under shield, S-C across fields.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE28 |
| Weight [g]: | 19,78 |
| Grade: | aVF/gF |
| Attribution: | RIC 338a |
| Commentary: | light olive-green patina, adjusted flan, good portrait |
Historical Context
Gordian most probably was killed during the Battle of Misiche against the Sassanians.
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