What is RIC IV Gordian III 267B?

RIC IV Gordian III 267B is a Bronze Dupondius of Gordian III (240 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Gordian III 267B.

What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Gordian III 267B?

RIC IV Gordian III 267B was struck in Bronze, standard weight 11.26g, diameter 26mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Gordian III Dupondius — RIC IV Gordian III 267B

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC IV Gordian III 267B

Ruler

Gordian III

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

240 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

11.26g

Diameter

26mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG

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

Reverse

AEQVITAS AVG S C

Aequitas, draped, standing front, head left, holding scales in extended right hand and corncuopiae in left hand

About This Type

This RIC IV Gordian III 267B is a dupondius of Gordian III (240 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Aequitas, draped, standing front, head left, holding scales in extended right hand and corncuopiae in left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 11.26g, 26mm diameter.

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 267B?: RIC IV Gordian III 267B is a Bronze Dupondius of Gordian III (240 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Gordian III 267B.
How do you identify RIC IV Gordian III 267B?: The obverse depicts Bust of Gordian III, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Aequitas, draped, standing front, head left, holding scales in extended right hand and corncuopiae in left hand with the inscription AEQVITAS AVG S C. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Gordian III 267B?: RIC IV Gordian III 267B was struck in Bronze, standard weight 11.26g, diameter 26mm, die axis 12 h, struck.