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© Trustees of the British Museum
Antoninianus - Gordian III LIBERALITAS AVG; Libertas
| Silver | 3.9 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gordian III (Marcus Antonius Gordianus) (238-244) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 238-239 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.9 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#280924 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Libertas, draped, standing left, holding pileus in extended right hand and rod in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LIBERALITAS AVG
Translation:
Liberalitas Augustorum.
Generosity of the Emperor.
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Gordian III and the goddess Libertas is notable for its depiction of the Roman Empire's shift towards a more centralized government. The coin's reverse side features the image of Libertas, symbolizing the idea of freedom and the power of the Roman state. This design change was a departure from previous coins that featured the image of the emperor alone, signifying a shift in focus towards the ideals of liberty and the role of the state in protecting and promoting those ideals. This change in design was a significant departure from previous Roman coins and marked a new era in Roman political ideology.
