Antoninianus - Gordian III P M TR P II COS P P; Serapis
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#280758 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Serapis, draped, standing left, raising right hand and holding transverse scepter.
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 during the Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD), is notable for its depiction of the god Serapis on the reverse side. Serapis was a deity worshipped in the Roman Empire, particularly in Egypt, and was associated with fertility, agriculture, and the afterlife. The inclusion of Serapis on the coin highlights the cultural and religious influences of the Roman Empire during this time period.