Coin Item Number: 2189/152 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Sestertium coin of Gordian III. Obverse: laureate, draped (cuirassed ?) bust of Gordian III, right facing, inscription. Reverse: Felicitas standing left facing with caduceus and cornucopia, inscription.
History Of Use
Coin in use during Roman Empire; Sestertius (denomination); Emperor Gordianus III
Item History
- Made in Rome, Italy between 240 and 244
- Owned by Sid Leary before 1950
- Owned by Florence Leary between 1950 and June 1957
- Received from Florence Leary (Donor) during June 1957
What
- Name
- Coin
- Identification Number
- 2189/152
- Type of Item
- coin
- Material
- brass metal
- Overall
- height 0.4 cm, diameter 2.6 cm, weight 21.01 g
Who
- Culture
- Roman
- Previous Owner
- Sid Leary and Florence Leary
- Received from
- Florence Leary (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Rome, Italy
When
- Creation Date
- between 240 and 244
- Ownership Date
- before 1950 and between 1950 and June 1957
- Acquisition Date
- during June 1957
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 2189/0152