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Ruler:
Gordian III (238-244)
Mint:
Edessa
(Uncertain)
Mint:
Aegeae
(Uncertain)
History note: Bequeathed to Corpus by the Revd. Samuel Savage Lewis, 1891.
Image(height): 24.25 mm
Image(width): 25.00 mm
Method of acquisition: Loan (1991) by Corpus Christi College
238 CE - 244 CE
Object composed of bronze Die Axis 180 degrees Weight 12.66 g
Inscription present: Laureate bust of Gordian right with legend around in circle of points
Inscription present: Roma Nikephorus seated left on cuirass with Tyche, crowned, standing left behind throne with cornucopia and wreath, crowning her
Accession number: CM.LS.1241-R
Primary reference Number: 175158
SNG: VI 1241
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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