Antoninianus - Gordian III (LIBERALITAS AVG II; Liberalitas) (240) front Antoninianus - Gordian III (LIBERALITAS AVG II; Liberalitas) (240) back
Antoninianus - Gordian III (LIBERALITAS AVG II; Liberalitas) (240) photo
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Antoninianus - Gordian III LIBERALITAS AVG II; Liberalitas

240 year
Silver 4.2 g 22.5 mm
Description
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
Weight
4.2 g
Diameter
22.5 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#280764
Rarity index
89%

Reverse

Liberalitas, draped, standing front, head left, holding abacus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.

Script: Latin

Lettering: LIBERALITAS AVG II

Translation:
Liberatlitas Augusti Secunda.
Second liberality of the emperor (Augustus).

Comment

Mass varies: 2.07–4.79 g;
Diameter varies: 21–23.5 mm;

Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Antoninianus coin featuring Gordian III is that it was issued during a time of great economic turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin's silver content was reduced to 4.2 grams, indicating a decrease in the empire's economic stability. Despite this, the coin still featured the image of Liberalitas, the goddess of liberty and generosity, highlighting the empire's values and ideals.