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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Gordian III LIBERALITAS AVG III; Liberalitas
240 year| Silver | 4.2 g | 22 mm |
| 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 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#280798 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Liberalitas, draped, standing front, head left, holding abacus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LIBERALITAS AVG III
Translation:
Liberatlitas Augusti Tertia.
Third liberality of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Mass varies: 3.246–5.702 g;Diameter varies: 21.5–22.5 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 and a need to debase the currency to pay for military campaigns and other expenses. Despite this, the coin still features the image of Liberalitas, the goddess of liberty and generosity, highlighting the ideals of Roman leadership during this time period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (240) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Antoninianus - Gordian III (LIBERALITAS AVG III; Liberalitas) (240) coin.
