Gordian III coin, Laetitia reverse
RIC IV Gordian III 300 · 241 AD-244 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Archäologisches Museum der Universität Münster
Obverse
IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG
Büste des Gordanius mit Lorbeerkranz n. re.
Reverse
LAETITIA AVG N S C
Laetitia, draped, standing left, holding wreath in extended right hand and anchor set on ground in left hand
About This Type
This RIC IV Gordian III 300 is a coin of Gordian III (241 AD-244 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Laetitia, draped, standing left, holding wreath in extended right hand and anchor set on ground in left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 18.78g, 30mm 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC IV Gordian III 300?
- RIC IV Gordian III 300 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 300.
- How do you identify RIC IV Gordian III 300?
- The obverse depicts Büste des Gordanius mit Lorbeerkranz n. re. with the inscription IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG. The reverse depicts Laetitia, draped, standing left, holding wreath in extended right hand and anchor set on ground in left hand with the inscription LAETITIA AVG N S C.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Gordian III 300?
- RIC IV Gordian III 300 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 18.78g, diameter 30mm, die axis 12 h, struck.
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