Antoninianus - Gordian III P M TR P III COS P P
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#280813 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Gordian III, togate, seated left, holding globe in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P III COS P P
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Tertia, Consul, Pater Patriae.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the third time, consul, father of the nation.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Antoninianus coin featuring Gordian III is that it was issued during a time of great economic turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin was minted in 240 AD, during a period of hyperinflation caused by the excessive issuance of currency to fund military campaigns and public works. Despite this, the Antoninianus remained a widely accepted and trusted form of currency throughout the empire, a testament to the enduring value of silver and the stability of the Roman economy.
