Antoninianus - Gordian III P M TR P II COS P P; Libertas
| 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#280902 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Libertas, draped, standing left, holding pileus in extended right hand and rod 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 , which features Gordian III and the goddess Libertas, was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. Gordian III was the last Roman Emperor to issue coins with the legend "P M TR P II COS P P," which means "Pater Patriae," or "Father of the Country." This title was used by earlier emperors, but it was abandoned after Gordian III's reign, indicating a shift in the way the Roman Empire was governed and perceived by its citizens. Despite this change, the coin remains a valuable piece of history, offering a glimpse into the political and economic climate of the time.
