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Antoninianus - Gordian III AEQVITAS AVG; Aequitas
| Silver | 4.3 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gordian III (Marcus Antonius Gordianus) (238-244) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 238-239 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.3 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#280909 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Aequitas, draped, standing front, head left, holding scales in extended right hand and corncuopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AEQVITAS AVG
Translation:
Aequitas Augusti.
Equity of the emperor.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.17–5.17 g;Diameter varies: 21.5–23.9 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Gordian III (AEQVITAS AVG; Aequitas) was issued during a time of great economic and political turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin's design, which includes the image of the goddess Aequitas (Equity) on the reverse, was meant to promote the idea of fairness and justice, which was a key concern of Gordian III's reign. Despite the challenges of the time, the coin remains a valuable piece of history, offering a glimpse into the economic and political climate of the Roman Empire during the 3rd century AD.
