Gordian III — sestertius. Faithful reformulation from the visible VCoins Carthago Numismatics listing.
Analysis & expertise
Gordian III (238-244), AE Sestertius, Rome, AD 240 IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. LIBERALITAS AVG II, Liberalitas standing l., holding abacus and double cornucopiae; in field, S - C. RIC 269a; C 136. 18,00 g; 29 mm
Observed source price: € 150.00. Antikarts sale price includes a 15% markup.
Characteristics
Weight : 18.00 g Diameter : 29 mm RIC reference : RIC 269a Denomination : sestertius Metal : bronze Date : 238-244 Issuing authority : Gordian III Mint : Rome Source reference : 002429
Historical context
Issuing authority visible on the source listing: Gordian III. Chronological frame indicated on the source record: 238-244. Mint mentioned in the source documentation: Rome. Monetary typology observed during cataloguing: sestertius, bronze.
Cultural value
References visible on the consulted listing: RIC 269a ; 002429.
Traceability & guarantees
Antikarts cataloguing reference: 002429. The photographs reproduce the specimen documented during catalog integration. This record corresponds to a specimen offered for sale on Antikarts. Stored documentary source: https://www.vcoins.com/fr/stores/carthago_numismatics/294/product/gordian_iii_238244_ae_sestertius_rome_ad_240/2137112/Default.aspx.