Ruler
Gordian III
Value
Sestertius
Grade
Good very fine (MBC+)
Mint
Rome
Date
238-244 AD
Weigth and Diameter
g., mm.
Metal
Bronze
Roman Empire - Antoninus Pius (138-161 A.D.) bronze sestertius (30,80 g. 32 mm). Rome mint, 157-158 A.D.
ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P IMP II. Laureate head right.
TR POT XXI COS IIII / S - C. Annona standing left, holding rudder set upon prow and grain ears over modius filled with grain ears to left.
RIC 981.
Near extremely fine condition, lovely brown toning, old cabinet patina. Excellent details. Very heavy and large flan.
2020-17763 (ACG16)