Antoninianus - Gordian III P M TR P II COS P P
240 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gordian III (Marcus Antonius Gordianus) (238-244) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 240 |
| 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#280781 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Gordian III, seated right in slow quadriga, holding eagle-tipped sceptre in right hand (?).
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P II COS P P
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Secunda, Consul, Pater Patriae.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the second time, consul, father of the nation.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin , which features Gordian III, was minted during a time of great economic and political turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin's silver content was actually decreased during Gordian III's reign, as the empire faced financial difficulties and struggled to maintain the value of its currency. Despite this, the coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item today, with some examples selling for thousands of dollars at auction.