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Antoninianus - Gordian III P M TR P VII COS II P P; Mars
| Silver | 4.1 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gordian III (Marcus Antonius Gordianus) (238-244) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 244-245 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.1 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#280898 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mars, helmeted, in military attire, hastening right, holding transverse spear in right hand and shield in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P VII COS II P P
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Septima, Consul Secundum, Pater Patriae.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the seventh time, consul for the second time, father of the nation.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.479–4.762 g;Example of this type:
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Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin , which features Gordian III and Mars on its reverse, was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. Gordian III was the last emperor of the Severan dynasty, and his reign was marked by constant wars and conflicts, including a major invasion by the Sassanid Empire. Despite these challenges, the Roman Empire continued to produce coins like this one, which showcase the empire's rich cultural heritage and artistic traditions.
