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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Gordian III P M TR P III COS II P P
| Silver | 4.2 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 | 241-243 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.2 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#280822 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Gordian III, in military attire, standing right, holding transverse spear in right hand and globe in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P III COS II P P
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Tertia, Consul Secundum, Pater Patriae.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the third time, consul for the second time, father of the nation.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.44–4.639 g;Diameter varies: 22–23 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 commemorate his military victories, specifically his campaigns against the Sassanid Empire in the East. The coin's design features the image of Gordian III on the obverse (front side) and a variety of symbols and gods on the reverse (back side), which were meant to convey the message of Roman power and dominance. Despite being issued over 1,800 years ago, this coin remains a valuable piece of history for collectors and historians today.
