Antoninianus - Gordian III LIBERALITAS AVG III; Liberalitas
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gordian III (Marcus Antonius Gordianus) (238-244) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 238-244 |
| 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#280972 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Liberalitas, draped, standing front, head left, holding abacus in right hand and double cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LIBERALITAS AVG III
Translation:
Liberatlitas Augusti Tertia.
Third liberality of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin was introduced during the reign of Emperor Gordian III in 238 AD, and it was the first Roman coin to feature the image of a Roman Emperor with a beard. This was a significant departure from the traditional clean-shaven image of Roman Emperors, and it marked a shift towards a more relaxed attitude towards personal grooming in Roman society. The beard on the coin was seen as a symbol of wisdom and authority, and it became a popular feature on coins for centuries to come.