Antoninianus - Gordian III P M TR P II COS P P; Libertas
239 year| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#280761 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Libertas, draped, standing left, holding pileus in extended 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
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Gordian III (239 AD) was part of a series of coins issued during his reign that aimed to promote the ideals of liberty and peace. The coin's reverse side features the goddess Libertas, who is depicted standing and holding a liberty torch, symbolizing the Roman Empire's commitment to preserving freedom and peace throughout its territories.