© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Gordian III P M TR P V 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#280820 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
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 V COS II P P
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Quinta, Consul Secundum, Pater Patriae.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the fifth time, consul for the second time, father of the nation.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.17–5.47 g;Diameter varies: 21.24–23.6 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 (241-243 AD) was part of a series of coins issued during his reign that depicted various deities and personifications, including Apollo, who is featured on the coin . This series was known as the "Roman Imperial Coinage" and was minted in large quantities to promote the ideals of the Roman state and to solidify Gordian III's reputation as a powerful and benevolent leader. The coin's design, which includes the image of Apollo playing a lyre, was meant to symbolize the Roman Empire's connection to Greek culture and the arts.
