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Antoninianus - Gordian III MARTI PACIFERO; Mars
| Silver | 4.6 g | 22 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 4.6 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#280955 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
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
Mass varies: 4.25–5.21 g;Diameter varies: 21.5–22.75 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the Roman god of war, Mars, on one side, and the emperor Gordian III on the other. This coin was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire, with Gordian III facing numerous challenges including invasions by the Sassanid Empire and internal political instability. Despite these challenges, the coinage of this period remained consistent in its quality and design, with the Antoninianus being a popular denomination for everyday transactions.
