Antoninianus - Gordian III P M TR P V N COS III 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#281004 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Gordian III, in military attire (?), holding spear in right hand and globe in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P V N COS III P P
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Septima, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the seventh time, consul for the third 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 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 Gordian III Antoninianus features a rare double portrait of the emperor and his father, Gordian II. This unique design was likely meant to emphasize the dynastical succession and reinforce the legitimacy of Gordian III's rule.