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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Gordian III P M TR P VI COS II P P; Apollo
| Silver | 4.3 g | 23.5 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 | 23.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#280821 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
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 VI COS II P P
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Sexta, Consul Secundum, Pater Patriae.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the sixth time, consul for the second time, father of the nation.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.641–5.7 g;Diameter varies: 22.2–24.82 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 gods, including Apollo, who is featured on the coin . This was a deliberate move by Gordian III to promote the Roman Empire's religious tolerance and diversity, as well as to emphasize the connection between the emperor and the gods. The coin's design also highlights the importance of Apollo as a god of wisdom, music, poetry, and prophecy in Roman mythology.
