Antoninianus - Gordian III CONCORDIA AVG; Concordia
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gordian III (Marcus Antonius Gordianus) (238-244) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 242-244 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#280948 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Concordia, draped, standing left, sacrificing out of patera in right hand over altar and holding cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONCORDIA AVG
Translation:
Concordia Augusta.
Venerable harmony.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Gordian III and the goddess Concordia is notable for its rare depiction of a Roman emperor with a beard. Gordian III was one of the few Roman emperors who wore a beard, and this coin is one of the few examples of Roman coinage that shows an emperor with facial hair. This feature makes the coin particularly interesting to collectors and historians who study the iconography of Roman coinage.
