Antoninianus - Gordian III IOVI CONSERVATORI; Jupiter
| 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#280953 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter, nude except for cloak on left shoulder, standing left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
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 (242-244 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 reverse side features Jupiter, the king of the gods, holding a lightning bolt and a scepter, symbolizing Gordian III's connection to the divine and his role as the protector of the Roman Empire.