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Sestertius with bust of Gordian III
Roman
Imperial Period
about A.D. 241–243
Mint: Rome
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Diameter: 19 mm. Weight: 17.82 gm. Die Axis: 12
Credit Line
Theodora Wilbour Fund in memory of Zoë Wilbour
Accession Number1999.515
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III to right.
IMPGORDIANVSPIVSFELAVG
Reverse: Jupiter standing left, head right, holding thunderbolt in left hand and
scepter in right.
IOVI STATORI in field: S C
IMPGORDIANVSPIVSFELAVG
Reverse: Jupiter standing left, head right, holding thunderbolt in left hand and
scepter in right.
IOVI STATORI in field: S C
ProvenanceBy 1999: with Classical Numismatic Group, Inc., P.O. Box 479, Lancaster, Pa. 17608-0479 (Classical Numismatic Group, Inc., Mail Bid Sale 51, September 15, 1999, lot 1387); purchased by MFA at Mail Bid Sale 51 and accessioned December 15, 1999