Antoninianus of Gordian III
Antoninianus of Gordian III
Artist
Unidentified
Period
Roman Empire
(Ancient Roman, 27 BCE-395 CE)
Place of OriginItaly, Rome
Date238-239 CE
DimensionsDiam. 13/16 in. (2.1 cm)
Mediumsilver coin
ClassificationMetalwork
Object number
1913.371
Not on View
DescriptionDie-stamped coin. RIC IV Gordian III 4
Obverse
IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG: Bust of Gordian III, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right
Reverse
PROVIDENTIA AVG: Providentia, draped, standing front, head left, holding globe in extended right hand and transverse sceptre in left hand
about 294-295 CE
276-282 CE
about 92 BCE
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