Antoninianus - Gordian III (AETERNITATI AVG; Sol) (241-243) front Antoninianus - Gordian III (AETERNITATI AVG; Sol) (241-243) back
Antoninianus - Gordian III (AETERNITATI AVG; Sol) (241-243) photo
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Antoninianus - Gordian III AETERNITATI AVG; Sol

 
Silver 4.2 g 22.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Gordian III (Marcus Antonius Gordianus) (238-244)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
241-243
Value
Antoninianus (1)
Currency
Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
Composition
Silver
Weight
4.2 g
Diameter
22.5 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#280814
Rarity index
70%

Reverse

Sol, nude except for cloak around shoulders, standing front, head left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand.

Script: Latin

Lettering: AETERNITATI AVG

Translation:
Aeternitati Augusti.
[Dedicated to] the immortal emperor (Augustus).

Comment

Mass varies: 3.15–5.68 g;
Diameter varies: 21–24 mm;

Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

The Antoninianus coin was issued during the reign of Gordian III, who was the Roman Emperor from 238 to 244 AD. The coin's design features the image of Sol, the Roman god of the sun, on the reverse side, which symbolizes the Roman Empire's powerful and eternal nature. The coin's silver content and intricate design make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (241-243)  - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Antoninianus - Gordian III (AETERNITATI AVG; Sol) (241-243) coin.