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Sestertius (?) with bust of Gordian I
Roman
Imperial Period
A.D. 238
Mint: Rome
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Diameter: 31 mm. Weight: 13.74 gm. Die Axis: 11
Credit Line
Theodora Wilbour Fund in memory of Zoë Wilbour
Accession Number62.568
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Bust of Gordian I, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right. IMPCAESMANTGORDIANVSAFRAVG
Reverse: Victory advancing left, holds wreath in right hand and palm in left.
VICTORIAAVGG S C (left and right in field)
Reverse: Victory advancing left, holds wreath in right hand and palm in left.
VICTORIAAVGG S C (left and right in field)
ProvenanceBy 1962: with Hesperia Art, 2219 St. James Place, Philadelphia 3, Pa.; June 6, 1962: purchased by MFA from Hesperia Art for $ 125.00