Antoninianus - Gordian III P M TR P II COS P P; Pax and Victory
240 year| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#280779 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Gordian III, togate, seated left on curule chair, receiving branch from Pax, draped, standing right, and being crowned by Victory, winged, draped, standing left, and holding palm 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 was minted in Rome around 240 AD, is considered a rare and valuable coin among collectors. It's believed that only a small number of these coins were minted, making it a highly sought-after piece for those interested in ancient Roman numismatics. Additionally, the coin's design features the goddess Pax (Peace) and Victory standing together, symbolizing the Roman Empire's desire for peace and prosperity under Gordian III's rule.
