What is RIC IV Gordian III 337A?

RIC IV Gordian III 337A is a Bronze Sestertius of Gordian III (244 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Gordian III 337A.

What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Gordian III 337A?

RIC IV Gordian III 337A was struck in Bronze, standard weight 16.17g, diameter 26mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Gordian III Sestertius, Victory reverse (RIC IV 337A)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC IV Gordian III 337A

Ruler

Gordian III

Denomination

Sestertius

Date

244 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

16.17g

Diameter

26mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG

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

Reverse

VICTORIA AETER S C

Victory, winged, draped, standing left, leaning on shield, and holding palm in left hand; under shield, seated captive

About This Type

This RIC IV Gordian III 337A is a sestertius of Gordian III (244 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, standing left, leaning on shield, and holding palm in left hand; under shield, seated captive. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 16.17g, 26mm diameter.

About the Sestertius

The sestertius was the large brass prestige coin of the Roman imperial series, typically 25–28 grams and 30–35mm in diameter. Its size gave engravers room for the finest portrait art and most detailed reverse compositions in Roman coinage. Sestertii bear the SC mark indicating senatorial authority over base metal coinage.

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 337A?: RIC IV Gordian III 337A is a Bronze Sestertius of Gordian III (244 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Gordian III 337A.
How do you identify RIC IV Gordian III 337A?: The obverse depicts Bust of Gordian III, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, standing left, leaning on shield, and holding palm in left hand; under shield, seated captive with the inscription VICTORIA AETER S C. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Gordian III 337A?: RIC IV Gordian III 337A was struck in Bronze, standard weight 16.17g, diameter 26mm, die axis 12 h, struck.