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Antoninianus - Gordian III P M TR P IIII COS II P P; Apollo
| Silver | 4.3 g | 22 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 | 4.3 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#280819 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 81% |
Reverse
Apollo, nude to waist, seated left, holding branch in extended right hand and resting left elbow on lyre.
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
Mass varies: 3.36–6.22 g;Diameter varies: 21.5–23 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Gordian III (P M TR P IIII COS II P P; Apollo) was issued during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. Gordian III was the last emperor of the Severan dynasty and ruled from 238 to 244 AD. During his reign, the empire faced numerous challenges, including invasions by Germanic tribes, plagues, and economic instability. Despite these challenges, the coinage of Gordian III's reign is notable for its high quality and artistic merit, as seen in the intricate details and craftsmanship of the Apollo image on the coin's reverse.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (241-243) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Antoninianus - Gordian III (P M TR P IIII COS II P P; Apollo) (241-243) coin.
