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© Leu Numismatik
Sestertius - Gordian III CAES ANTIOCH COL S R
| Bronze | 22.35 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Antioch of Pisidia (Galatia) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gordian III (Marcus Antonius Gordianus) (238-244) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 238-244 |
| Value | Sestertius (¼) |
| Currency | Denarius (49 BC to AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 22.35 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#401531 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
She-wolf standing right under fig tree, suckling the twins Romulus and Remus.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CAES ANTIOCH COL
S R
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman Emperor Gordian III, who ruled from 238 to 244 AD, on one side, and a depiction of the goddess Tyche (Fortuna) on the other. Tyche was the patron goddess of the city of Antioch, where the coin was minted, and her image on the coin symbolizes the city's prosperity and good fortune.