Antoninianus - Gordian III P M TR P IIII COS II P P
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gordian III (Marcus Antonius Gordianus) (238-244) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 242-243 |
| 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#280867 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Gordian III, in military attire, on horse prancing left, raising right hand and holding spear in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P IIII COS II P P
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Quarta, Consul Secundum, Pater Patriae.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the fourth time, consul for the second time, 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 unique design. On the obverse (front) side of the coin, Gordian III is depicted with a distinctive "imperial" hairstyle, which was a symbol of his status as emperor. The reverse (back) side of the coin features a personification of the Roman Empire, represented by a figure of a woman seated on a throne, holding a scepter and a shield. This design was meant to convey the idea of the Roman Empire as a powerful and stable entity, with Gordian III at its helm.