GORDIAN III Roman Imperial AE Sestertius 239 AD - Abundantia Cornucopia RIC 274a
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GORDIAN III Roman Imperial AE Sestertius 239 AD - Abundantia Cornucopia RIC 274a
£55.00
An honest, nicely patinated bronze Sestertius struck at the Rome mint circa AD 239, featuring the popular reverse of Abundantia.
Item Specifics & Measurements:
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Denomination: AE Sestertius
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Emperor: Gordian III (Marcus Antonius Gordianus)
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Date of Issue: Circa AD 239 (2nd Emission)
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Mint: Rome
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Weight: 12.72 grams
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Diameter: 29 mm
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References: RIC IV, Part III, 274a; Cohen 2; Sear 8611
Design Details:
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Obverse: IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG – Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of the young Emperor Gordian III facing right.
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Reverse: ABVNDANTIA AVG / S — C in fields – Abundantia, the goddess of plenty, standing right, gracefully emptying a large horn of plenty (cornucopia) held in both hands.