What is RIC IV Gordian III 319C?

RIC IV Gordian III 319C 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 319C.

What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Gordian III 319C?

RIC IV Gordian III 319C was struck in Bronze, standard weight 8.74g, diameter 24mm, die axis 11 h, struck.

Gordian III Dupondius (RIC IV 319C)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC IV Gordian III 319C

Ruler

Gordian III

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

241 AD-244 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

8.74g

Diameter

24mm

Die Axis

11 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG

Bust of Gordian III, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right

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 319C is a dupondius 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 8.74g, 24mm 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC IV Gordian III 319C?: RIC IV Gordian III 319C 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 319C.
How do you identify RIC IV Gordian III 319C?: The obverse depicts Bust of Gordian III, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right 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. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Gordian III 319C?: RIC IV Gordian III 319C was struck in Bronze, standard weight 8.74g, diameter 24mm, die axis 11 h, struck.