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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: 31 mm. Weight: 23.77 gm.
Credit Line
Benjamin Pierce Cheney Donation
Accession Number88.144
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Laureate, draped bust of Gordian III, to right.
IMPGORDIANVSPIVSFEL AVG
Reverse: Securitas seated left (near an altar?), holding sceptre in right hand and resting left hand on head.
SECVRITASAVG In exergue: SC
IMPGORDIANVSPIVSFEL AVG
Reverse: Securitas seated left (near an altar?), holding sceptre in right hand and resting left hand on head.
SECVRITASAVG In exergue: SC
ProvenanceBy 1888: with van Lennep, Smyrna; purchased by MFA from van Lennep, January 5, 1888, for $75.00 (this figure is the total price for 88.12-88.262)