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Gordian III 238-244. Antoninianus 24 mm 241-243 Rome. Radiate, draped and cuirassed Bust right IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG / VIRTVTI AVGVSTI Herkules right, resting right hand behind the back and resting left arm on club set on rock, lions skin beside club. RIC 95; very fine to extremely fine / very fine, rev. from a weak die
Hercules' design is influenced by the famous statue of Farnese Hercules, which archetype was created by Lysippos 320 B.C. Lysippos was personal sculptor to Alexander the Great.
Hercules is caught in a rare moment of repose. Leaning on his knobby club which is draped with the pelt of the Nemean Lion, he holds the apples of the Hesperides in his right hand, but conceals them behind his back.
Additional Information
| Category 1 | Roman Imperial Coins |
|---|---|
| Ruler | Gordian III |
| Reign | 238-244 |
| Denomination | Antoninianus |
| Date | 241-243 |
| Mint | Rome |
| Material | Silver |
| Condition | very fine to extremely fine / very fine |
| Supplement | rev. from a weak die |
| Catalogue | RIC 95 |
| Weight | 4.17 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Item Number | 60245 |
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