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Greek: CM.MC.8958-R

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Gordian III (238-244)
Mint: Antiochia

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1906-11-22) by McClean, J. R.

Dating

238 - 244

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter 36.5 mm Weight 24.33 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Radiate head of Gordian, right, draped; border of dots.

  • Text: IMPCAESMANTGORDIANVS AVG
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Gordian, right, and Antiochia, left, standing on pedestals facing one another, their right hands clasped; Gordian in military attire with lance in left hand; Antiochia with statue of genius of city on her left hand; between them, an altar; plain exergue line; border of dots.

  • Text: CAE SANTIO CHCOL; SR in exergue
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.MC.8958-R
Primary reference Number: 236234
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Audit data

Created: Monday 9 September 2019 Updated: Monday 9 September 2019 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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