Gordian III coin, Felicitas reverse
RIC IV Gordian III 310 · 241 AD-244 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Antikensammlung, Universität Kiel
Obverse
IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG
Büste Gordians III. nach r., drapiert, mit Lorbeerkranz.
Reverse
FELICITAS AVG S C
Felicitas, draped, standing front, head left, holding caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand
About This Type
This RIC IV Gordian III 310 is a coin of Gordian III (241 AD-244 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Felicitas, draped, standing front, head left, holding caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 20g, 29mm 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 310?
- RIC IV Gordian III 310 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 310.
- How do you identify RIC IV Gordian III 310?
- The obverse depicts Büste Gordians III. nach r., drapiert, mit Lorbeerkranz. with the inscription IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG. The reverse depicts Felicitas, draped, standing front, head left, holding caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription FELICITAS AVG S C.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Gordian III 310?
- RIC IV Gordian III 310 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 20g, diameter 29mm, die axis 12 h, struck.
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