Gordian III Dupondius, Felicitas reverse
RIC IV Gordian III 310C · 241 AD-244 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg
Obverse
IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG
Bust of Gordian III, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right
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 310C is a dupondius 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 8.93g, 27mm 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC IV Gordian III 310C?
- RIC IV Gordian III 310C is a Bronze Dupondius of Gordian III (241 AD-244 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Gordian III 310C.
- How do you identify RIC IV Gordian III 310C?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Gordian III, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right 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. Portrait type: radiate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Gordian III 310C?
- RIC IV Gordian III 310C was struck in Bronze, standard weight 8.93g, diameter 27mm, die axis 1 h, struck.
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