What is RIC IV Gordian III 264C?

RIC IV Gordian III 264C is a Bronze Dupondius of Gordian III (239 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Gordian III 264C.

Gordian III Dupondius — RIC IV Gordian III 264C

Catalog Reference

RIC IV Gordian III 264C

Ruler

Gordian III

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

239 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG

Bust of Gordian III, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

P M TR P II COS P P S C

Roma, helmeted, in military attire, seated left on shield, holding Victory in extended right hand and spear in left hand

About This Type

This RIC IV Gordian III 264C is a dupondius of Gordian III (239 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Roma, helmeted, in military attire, seated left on shield, holding Victory in extended right hand and spear in left hand.

About the Dupondius

The dupondius was a Roman orichalcum (brass) coin worth two asses, typically 12–14 grams and 25–29mm. It is distinguished from the as by the emperor's radiate crown and the use of brass rather than copper.

About the Rome Mint

The Rome mint was the principal mint of the Roman state from the Republic through the fall of the Western Empire. It produced the vast majority of gold and silver coinage and was the only mint for much of the first and second centuries AD.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC IV Gordian III 264C?: RIC IV Gordian III 264C is a Bronze Dupondius of Gordian III (239 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Gordian III 264C.
How do you identify RIC IV Gordian III 264C?: The obverse depicts Bust of Gordian III, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Roma, helmeted, in military attire, seated left on shield, holding Victory in extended right hand and spear in left hand with the inscription P M TR P II COS P P S C. Portrait type: radiate.