© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Gordian III P M TR P II COS P P; Fides
239 year| Silver | 4.8 g | 21.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gordian III (Marcus Antonius Gordianus) (238-244) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 239 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.8 g |
| Diameter | 21.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#280743 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Fides, draped, standing front, head left, holding vertical standard in right hand and transverse sceptre 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: 2.95–6.18 g;Diameter varies: 21.2–22 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Antoninianus coin featuring Gordian III (P M TR P II COS P P; Fides) is that it was issued during a time of great economic and political turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin was minted in 239 AD, just a few years before the Empire was plunged into a civil war, known as the Year of the Six Emperors, which saw a succession of rulers vying for power and ultimately led to the fall of the Western Roman Empire. Despite this turmoil, the coin remains a testament to the enduring legacy of Roman currency and the artistry of its minting process.
