Antoninianus - Gordian III IOVI CONSERVATORI; Jupiter
240 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gordian III (Marcus Antonius Gordianus) (238-244) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 240 |
| 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#280778 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter, nude to waist, seated left; at feet, eagle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IOVI CONSERVATORI
Translation: To Jupiter the Protector.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Gordian III (240 AD) was part of a series of coins issued during his reign that depicted various deities and personifications, highlighting the emperor's efforts to promote the Roman state religion and reinforce the idea of imperial divine right. The coin's design featuring Jupiter, the king of the gods, on the obverse (front side) and Gordian III on the reverse (back side), symbolized the emperor's connection to the divine and his role as the protector and preserver of the Roman Empire.
