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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Gordian III P M TR P II COS P P
240 year| Silver | 4.5 g | 22.5 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 4.5 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#280799 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Gordian III, veiled, togate, standing front, head left, sacrificing out of patera in right hand over altar and holding wand in left 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
Mass varies: 3.168–5.631 g;Diameter varies: 21.5–23.5 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin , which features Gordian III, is notable for its unusual design. While most Roman coins of the time depicted the emperor's bust on one side and a deity or other symbol on the other, the Antoninianus coin features a unique "double-bust" design, with both Gordian III and his predecessor, Pupienus, depicted on the same side. This design was a nod to the fact that Gordian III had been appointed as co-emperor by Pupienus before ascending to the throne himself. This double-bust design was only used for a short period of time and is now highly sought after by collectors.
