Antoninianus - Gordian III P M TR P II COS P P; Jupiter
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gordian III (Marcus Antonius Gordianus) (238-244) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 239-240 |
| 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#280901 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter, nude to waist, seated left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at feet, eagle.
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 and Jupiter, was part of a series of coins issued during Gordian III's reign that were meant to promote the Roman Empire's military victories and ideals. The coin's design, which includes Jupiter holding a lightning bolt and a scepter, symbolizes the Roman Empire's power and authority, while the image of Gordian III on the obverse (front) side of the coin serves as a representation of the emperor's leadership and legitimacy.