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Antoninianus - Gordian III LIBERALITAS AVG II; Liberalitas
240 year| Silver | 4 g | - |
| 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 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#280797 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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: 3.408–4.71 g;Example of this type:
Institute of Classics/University of Graz
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 grams, which was significantly lower than the standard 5-6 grams of earlier Antoninianus coins. This reduction in silver content was likely a result of the empire's financial struggles and its need to produce more coins to meet the growing demand for currency. Despite this reduction, the coin still maintained its value and remained an important part of the Roman economy.
