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Ruler: | Gordian III as Augustus |
Reigned: | Caesar 238 AD: Augustus 238-244 AD |
Denomination: | AR Denarius |
Mint: | Rome |
Date of Issue: | 240 AD* |
Obverse: | Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. "IMP. GORDIANVS PIVS FEL. AVG." |
Reverse: | Diana standing right, holding lighted torch in both hands. "DIANA LVCIFERA" |
Reference: | RIC 127, RCVM 8673, RSC 69 |
Weight: | 3.2 gms |
Diameter: | 19.3 mm |
Comment: |
*The date of 241-242 given in RIC and RCVM is incorrect and the idea that this issue celebrated the marriage of Gordian and Tranquillina is also incorrect. This issue was one of the last of the traditional silver Denarius that had first been issued c. 211 BC. |
GORDIAN III (M. Antonius Gordianus)
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