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Antoninianus - Gordian III AETERNITATI AVG; Sol
Silver | 4.2 g | 22.5 mm |
Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
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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 |
Numista | N#280814 |
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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 |
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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.