Coin: Sestertius with Head of Gordian III (obv) and Liberty (rev)
| Issuing Authority | Roman Emperor Gordian III |
|---|---|
| Culture | Roman |
| Title | Coin: Sestertius with Head of Gordian III (obv) and Liberty (rev) |
| Date | Ca. 241-244 CE |
| Medium | Bronze |
| Dimensions | Overall: 1 3/16 in. (3 cm) Weight: 0.62 oz. (17.64 g) Axis: 12:00 |
| Credit Line | Gift of Virginia Zeani in memory of Nicola Rossi-Lemeni, Eskenazi Museum of Art, Indiana University |
| Accession Number | 94.180 |
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Description:
Obverse: Laureate, draped, and cuirassed head of Gordian III, facing right. Inscription around.
Reverse: Libertas standing, facing to the left, holding pileus and sceptre. Flanked by SC, inscription around.
Inscriptions:
Obverse: IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL A[VG].
Reverse: [LIB]ERTAS AV[G] S C.
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"Coin: Sestertius with Head of Gordian III (obv) and Liberty (rev) | Collections Online." Collections Online. Sidney and Lois Eskenazi Museum of Art, Indiana University, 2025. https://artmuseum.indiana.edu/collections-online/browse/object.php?number=94.180