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Object Number: O.4820

Collection: Numismatics

Object Name: coin

Description: A copper alloy sestertius of Gordian III

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Obverse Description: Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust, facing right, viewed from rear

Reverse Description: Jupiter standing facing, head right, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left

Date of Production: AD 241

Reference: [Book] RIC IV.III, pp. 48, 298a.