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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Gordian III IOVIS STATOR; Jupiter
| Silver | 4.2 g | 21 mm |
| 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 | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#280816 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Jupiter, nude, standing front, head left, holding long sceptre in right hand and thunderbolt in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IOVIS STATOR
Translation:
Iovis Statoris.
To Jupiter, the upholder (preserver).
Comment
Mass varies: 3.829–4.659 g;Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Jupiter, also known as Jove, on one side, which was a common practice in Roman coinage to associate the emperor with the god of the sky and thunder. This coin, in particular, was issued during the reign of Gordian III, who was known for his military campaigns against the Sassanid Empire and his efforts to restore the Roman Empire's power and prestige. The image of Jupiter on the coin may have been meant to symbolize the emperor's divine right to rule and his connection to the powerful deity.
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 (IOVIS STATOR; Jupiter) (241-243) coin.
