Antoninianus - Gordian III P M TRI P CON P P; Sol
| Silver | 3.9 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gordian III (Marcus Antonius Gordianus) (238-244) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 238-239 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.9 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#280899 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Sol, nude except for cloak around shoulders, standing front, head left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TRI P CON P P
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul, Pater Patriae.
High priest, holder of tribunician power, consul, father of the nation.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman god Sol on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the 3rd century AD. Sol was the god of the sun and was often depicted driving a chariot across the sky, symbolizing the power and light of the Roman Empire. The inclusion of Sol on this coin may have been a way to emphasize the imperial power and authority of Gordian III, who was known for his military campaigns and territorial expansion.
