Gordian III. AD 238-244. Bimetallic Medallion (38mm, 54.36 g, 1h). Rome mint. Special emission, early AD 241.

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Roman Imperial, Bronze

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Gordian III. AD 238-244. Bimetallic Medallion (38mm, 54.36 g, 1h). Rome mint. Special emission, early AD 241. [IMP] GORDIANVS PIV[S FELIX AVG], laureate and cuirassed half-length bust right, wearing aegis on pectoral, holding scepter in left hand over left shoulder / PONTIFEX [MAX TR P IIII], COS II PP in exergue, Gordian in spread quadriga facing, holding branch and eagle-tipped scepter; Victory crowning him from behind; two soldiers at side of horses. Gnecchi II, p. 91, 35, pl. 105, 6 (same dies); Bardin Group 5, Figure 17; Banti 89. Rough brown and coppery surfaces. Fine. Rare.


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