RB73010. Orichalcum sestertius, RIC IV 332a (S), Hunter III 148, Cohen V 157, SRCV III 8718, VF, superb portrait, edge chip on reverse, Rome mint, weight 18.308g, maximum diameter 29.2mm, die axis 0
o, 243 - 244 A.D.; obverse IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind; reverse MARS PROPVGNAT (Mars the defender), Mars advancing right, wearing military garb, transverse spear in right hand, shield in left, S - C (senatus consulto) flanking low in field;
scarce;
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