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Object Type
Museum number: 1975,0411.20
Description: Copper Alloy coin. (whole); Bust of Gordian, laureate, wearing cuirass and paludamentum, right, facing bust of Serapis, wearing modius, left; beaded border. (obverse); Serapis standing facing, head left; wearing kalathos, raising right arm and holding sceptre in left hand; beaded border. (reverse)
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Cultures/periods
Production date: 238-244
Production place: Minted in: Marcianopolis (historic - Moesia)
Materials
Technique
Dimensions: Die-axis: 12 o'clock; Diameter: 27 millimetres (maximum); Weight: 11.000 grammes
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Bibliographic references
Location: Not on display
Subjects: classical deity; emperor/empress
Associated names: Named in inscription & portrayed: Gordian III; Representation of: Serapis
Acquisition name
Previous owner
Acquisition date: 1975
Department: Coins and Medals
Registration number: 1975,0411.20

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