What is RIC IV Gordian III 303?

RIC IV Gordian III 303 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 303.

How do you identify RIC IV Gordian III 303?

The obverse depicts Drapierte und gepanzerte Büste des Gordianus III.; Perlkreis. with the inscription IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG. The reverse depicts Apollo, nude to waist, seated left, holding branch in extended right hand and resting left elbow on lyre with the inscription P M TR P V COS II P P S C.

What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Gordian III 303?

RIC IV Gordian III 303 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 18.51g, diameter 30mm, die axis 11 h, struck.

Gordian III coin, Apollo reverse (RIC IV 303)

Obverse

Reverse

Martin von Wagner Museum, Universität Würzburg

Catalog Reference

RIC IV Gordian III 303

Ruler

Gordian III

Date

241 AD-244 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

18.51g

Diameter

30mm

Die Axis

11 h

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG

Drapierte und gepanzerte Büste des Gordianus III.; Perlkreis.

Reverse

P M TR P V COS II P P S C

Apollo, nude to waist, seated left, holding branch in extended right hand and resting left elbow on lyre

About This Type

This RIC IV Gordian III 303 is a coin of Gordian III (241 AD-244 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Apollo, nude to waist, seated left, holding branch in extended right hand and resting left elbow on lyre. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 18.51g, 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.

All Gordian III coins Rome mint

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC IV Gordian III 303?: RIC IV Gordian III 303 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 303.
How do you identify RIC IV Gordian III 303?: The obverse depicts Drapierte und gepanzerte Büste des Gordianus III.; Perlkreis. with the inscription IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG. The reverse depicts Apollo, nude to waist, seated left, holding branch in extended right hand and resting left elbow on lyre with the inscription P M TR P V COS II P P S C.
What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Gordian III 303?: RIC IV Gordian III 303 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 18.51g, diameter 30mm, die axis 11 h, struck.