My second sestertius belongs to Emperor Gordian III. It has Sol on reverse, raising hand and holding globe. The coin weighs 19.43 g. RIC 297 a _ Sear 8702 _ Cohen 43. I like your comments.
It's still here, but sometimes the coin is as clear as crystal. A fact to keep me lazy.LOL.. Anyway, if you feel this coin needs a close shot. I'll do it.
I think it's a cool large bronze of Gordian...and I LOVE those big boys!! One of mine that looks a bit familiar:
I shall recharge my camera and post a new image tomorrow. I've been also offered many sestertii, hoping to acquire them next week among other coins of Hercules.. I think.
My fattest Gordian III Gordian III Region, City: Moesia, Markianopolis Coin: Bronze Pentassarion AYT K M ANT ΓOΡΔIANOC AYΓ - Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian right, facing draped bust of Serapis wearing kalathos. UP MNOFILOU MARKIANOPOLITW - Triumphal arch or city gate with three portals, surmounted by three statues. E in doorway. Mint: (AD 238-240) Wt./Size/Axis: 12.21g / 28mm / - References: Varbanov 1945 (possible die match)
Nice Sunday everybody. Here's the image by DC of the sestertius coin figuring Gordian III and Sol,the Roman god of the sun. Hope you like it.
Cool coin, and much, much better pic My only sestertius of his Gordian III, Sestertius minted in Rome, AD 241/243 IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, laureate and draped bust right, seen from behind IOVI STATORI, Jupiter standing, looking right, holding thuderbolt and sceptre. S C in field 20,18 gr Ref : Cohen #111, RCV # 8710, RIC # 298a Q
