Gordian III coin
RIC IV Gordian III 319 · 241 AD-244 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Universität Augsburg, Lehrstuhl für Alte Geschichte
Obverse
IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG
Büste des Gordianus III. nach r., bekränzt und drapiert; im Perlkreis.
Reverse
PAX AETERNA S C
Pax, draped, advancing left, holding branch in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand
About This Type
This RIC IV Gordian III 319 is a coin of Gordian III (241 AD-244 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Pax, draped, advancing left, holding branch in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 22.87g, 31mm 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 319?
- RIC IV Gordian III 319 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 319.
- How do you identify RIC IV Gordian III 319?
- The obverse depicts Büste des Gordianus III. nach r., bekränzt und drapiert; im Perlkreis. with the inscription IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG. The reverse depicts Pax, draped, advancing left, holding branch in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand with the inscription PAX AETERNA S C.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Gordian III 319?
- RIC IV Gordian III 319 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 22.87g, diameter 31mm, die axis 12 h, struck.
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