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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Gordian III ORIENS AVG; Sol
| Silver | 4.3 g | 22.5 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 | 4.3 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#280956 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 81% |
Reverse
Sol, radiate, nude except for cloak around shoulders, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ORIENS AVG
Translation:
Oriens Augusti.
The rising Sun of the Emperor.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.259–6.143 g;Diameter varies: 20–25 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Gordian III (242-244 AD) was part of a series of coins issued during his reign that depicted various gods and goddesses on the reverse, in an attempt to promote the Roman state religion and solidify the emperor's divine right to rule. The coin features the god Sol on the reverse, indicating the importance of the sun god in Roman mythology and the emperor's association with him.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (242-244) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Antoninianus - Gordian III (ORIENS AVG; Sol) (242-244) coin.
