RIC IV Gordian III 310C Gordian III obverse, Bust of Gordian III, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right Obverse
RIC IV Gordian III 310C Gordian III reverse, Felicitas, draped, standing front, head left, holding caduceus in right hand ... Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference
RIC IV Gordian III 310C
Ruler
Gordian III
Denomination
Dupondius
Date
241 AD-244 AD
Mint
Rome
Metal
Bronze
Weight
8.93g
Diameter
27mm
Die Axis
1 h
Portrait Type
radiate
Manufacturing
struck

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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