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Coin of Antioch with bust of Gordian III
Roman Provincial
Imperial Period
A.D. 238–244
Mint: Pisidia, Antioch
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Diameter: 33.5 mm. Weight: 25.49 gm. Die Axis: 12
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius C. Vermeule III
Accession Number64.559
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Laureate, draped, cuirassed bust of Gordian III to right. IMPCAESMANTGORDIANVSA V G
Reverse: Emperor galloping right, raising spear at mountain lioness.
CAESAN TIOCHCOL Below: SR
Reverse: Emperor galloping right, raising spear at mountain lioness.
CAESAN TIOCHCOL Below: SR
ProvenanceBy date unknown: Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius C. Vermeule III Collection; gift of Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius C. Vermeule III to MFA, April 8, 1964