Antoninianus - Gordian III MARTI PACIFERO; Mars
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gordian III (Marcus Antonius Gordianus) (238-244) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 242-244 |
| 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#280954 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mars, helmeted, in military attire, hastening left, wearing shield on left arm, holding branch in extended right hand and spear in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MARTI PACIFERO
Translation:
Marti Pacifero.
To Mars, the peacemaker.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Gordian III and the god Mars (MARTI PACIFERO) was issued during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. Gordian III was the last Roman emperor to issue coins with the legend "PACIFERO" (peacemaker), as the empire was facing numerous challenges, including invasions by barbarian tribes and internal political instability. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a testament to the enduring legacy of Roman currency and the importance of Mars, the god of war, in Roman culture.
