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Sestertius with bust of Gordian III
Roman
Imperial Period
about A.D. 243–244
Mint: Rome
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Diameter: 31 mm. Weight: 18.69 gm. Die Axis: 12
Credit Line
Anonymous gift in memory of Zoë Wilbour (1864–1885)
Accession Number34.1429
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Bust of Gordian III, laureate, draped and cuirassed, right. IMPGORDIANVSPIVSFELAVG
Reverse: Mars marching right, holding shield and spear.
MARTEMPROPVGNATOREM S C (left and right in field)
Reverse: Mars marching right, holding shield and spear.
MARTEMPROPVGNATOREM S C (left and right in field)
ProvenanceBy 1934: Private Collection, U.S.; anonymous gift to MFA, December 6, 1934