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Antoninianus - Gordian III P M TR P II COS P P; Providentia
| Silver | 4.4 g | 22.5 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 4.4 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#280903 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Providentia, draped, standing left, holding globe in extended right hand and 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: 4.08–5.03 g;Diameter varies: 21.8–23.55 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin was issued during the reign of Gordian III, who was the Roman Emperor from 238 to 244 AD. This coin was part of a series of coins issued by Gordian III to promote the Roman goddess Providentia, who was believed to guide the fortunes of the Roman Empire. The coin's design features the image of Providentia on the reverse side, along with the inscription "P M TR P II COS P P," which stands for "Pater Mundi, Tribunicia Potestate, II Consul, Pater Patriae" (Father of the World, Tribunician Power, Second Consul, Father of the Fatherland). The obverse side of the coin features the image of Gordian III himself. I hope you find this information interesting and helpful!
