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Maker(s):Gordian III (minted under)
Culture:Roman; Imperial
Title:Sestertius of Gordian III
Date Made:238-244 CE
Type:Coin/Numismatic
Materials:Bronze (AE)
Place Made:Europe; Italy; Rome
Measurements:28mm; 20.899g
Accession Number:  MH 1999.15.124
Credit Line:Gift of Mark Salton
Museum Collection:  Mount Holyoke College Art Museum
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Description:
Obverse: Laureate and draped bust of Gordianus III right; IMP GORDIANVS PIVS TRP AVG
Reverse: Laetitia standing left, holding wreath with right hand and anchor with left; LAETITIA AVG N, SC

Tags:
ancient; archaeology; numismatics; emperors; headdresses; beards; deities; deities; historical figures

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