Antoninianus - Gordian III P M TR P III COS P P
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gordian III (Marcus Antonius Gordianus) (238-244) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 238-244 |
| 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#280973 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Gordian III, veiled, togate, standing left, sacrificing out of patera in right hand over altar.
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
The Antoninianus coin , which features Gordian III, is notable for its unusual design. While most Roman coins of the time depicted the emperor's bust on one side and a deity or other symbol on the other, the Antoninianus coin features a rare "double-bust" design, with both Gordian III and his father, Gordian II, depicted on the same side. This unique design was likely intended to emphasize the father-son relationship and reinforce the legitimacy of Gordian III's rule.