What is RIC IV Gordian III 273C?

RIC IV Gordian III 273C is a Bronze Dupondius of Gordian III (240 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Gordian III 273C.

What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Gordian III 273C?

RIC IV Gordian III 273C was struck in Bronze, standard weight 5.45g, diameter 24mm, die axis 11 h, struck.

Gordian III Dupondius, Virtus reverse (RIC IV 273C)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC IV Gordian III 273C

Ruler

Gordian III

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

240 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

5.45g

Diameter

24mm

Die Axis

11 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG

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

Reverse

VIRTVS AVG S C

Virtus, helmeted, in military attire, standing front, head left, holding branch in right hand and spear in left hand; against right side, shield resting

About This Type

This RIC IV Gordian III 273C is a dupondius of Gordian III (240 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Virtus, helmeted, in military attire, standing front, head left, holding branch in right hand and spear in left hand; against right side, shield resting. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 5.45g, 24mm 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 273C?: RIC IV Gordian III 273C is a Bronze Dupondius of Gordian III (240 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Gordian III 273C.
How do you identify RIC IV Gordian III 273C?: The obverse depicts Bust of Gordian III, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Virtus, helmeted, in military attire, standing front, head left, holding branch in right hand and spear in left hand; against right side, shield resting with the inscription VIRTVS AVG S C. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Gordian III 273C?: RIC IV Gordian III 273C was struck in Bronze, standard weight 5.45g, diameter 24mm, die axis 11 h, struck.