What is RIC IV Gordian III 298?

RIC IV Gordian III 298 is a Bronze coin of Gordian III (241 AD-244 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Gordian III 298.

How do you identify RIC IV Gordian III 298?

The obverse depicts Drapierte und gepanzerte Büste des Gordianus III. mit Lorbeerkranz n. r.; Perlkreis. with the inscription IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG. The reverse depicts Jupiter, nude, standing front, head right, holding long sceptre in right hand and thunderbolt in left hand with the inscription IOVI STATORI S C.

What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Gordian III 298?

RIC IV Gordian III 298 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 19.13g, diameter 32mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Gordian III coin, Jupiter reverse (RIC IV 298)

Obverse

Reverse

Martin von Wagner Museum, Universität Würzburg

Catalog Reference

RIC IV Gordian III 298

Ruler

Gordian III

Date

241 AD-244 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

19.13g

Diameter

32mm

Die Axis

12 h

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG

Drapierte und gepanzerte Büste des Gordianus III. mit Lorbeerkranz n. r.; Perlkreis.

Reverse

IOVI STATORI S C

Jupiter, nude, standing front, head right, holding long sceptre in right hand and thunderbolt in left hand

About This Type

This RIC IV Gordian III 298 is a coin of Gordian III (241 AD-244 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Jupiter, nude, standing front, head right, holding long sceptre in right hand and thunderbolt in left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 19.13g, 32mm diameter.

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.

All Gordian III coins Rome mint

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC IV Gordian III 298?: RIC IV Gordian III 298 is a Bronze coin of Gordian III (241 AD-244 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Gordian III 298.
How do you identify RIC IV Gordian III 298?: The obverse depicts Drapierte und gepanzerte Büste des Gordianus III. mit Lorbeerkranz n. r.; Perlkreis. with the inscription IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG. The reverse depicts Jupiter, nude, standing front, head right, holding long sceptre in right hand and thunderbolt in left hand with the inscription IOVI STATORI S C.
What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Gordian III 298?: RIC IV Gordian III 298 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 19.13g, diameter 32mm, die axis 12 h, struck.