Summary
Bronze, Ae.30, 240 AD, Ancient Roman Empire, Moesia Superior, Viminacium.
Obverse Description
Bust of Roman emperor Gordian III laureate facing right, around, IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG
Reverse Description
Personification of the Province of Moesia standing between a bull and a lion; around above, PMSCO LVIM; in exergue AN I (ie year 1 = AD 240)
Edge Description
Plain
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
240 AD
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Issued By
Gordian III, Viminacium, Moesia Superior, Ancient Roman Empire, 248 AD
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Previous Collection
Eugene von Guerard, pre 1880
Listed in Eugene von Guerard's catalogue, vol.1, p.14. -
Series
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Material
Bronze
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Axis
1
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Classification
Coins, Ancient roman empire - moesia superior, Working strikes
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Dimensions
30 mm (Outside Diameter), 17.36 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
BMC. Thrace p.15 No.2 Sear "Greek Imperial Coins" p.350 cf. No.3642
[Book] Poole, Reginald S. 1877. A Catalogue of the Greek Coins in the British Museum, Tauric Chersonese, Sarmatia, Dacia, Moesia, Thrace., 15 Pages
[Catalogue] Pullin, Ruth. 2011. Nature Revealed: Eugene von Guerard.
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