Antoninianus - Gordian III PAX AVGVSTI; Pax
240 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gordian III (Marcus Antonius Gordianus) (238-244) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 240 |
| 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#280793 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pax, draped, standing front, head left, holding branch in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PAX AVGVSTI
Translation:
Pax Augusti.
Peace provided by the Emperor.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin was introduced during the reign of Emperor Caracalla in 215 AD, and it was the first Roman coin to feature the emperor's image on both sides. This was a departure from the traditional Roman coin design, which typically featured a deity or other symbol on one side and the emperor's image on the other. The Antoninianus coin was made of silver and had a higher silver content than previous Roman coins, which made it more valuable and popular among merchants and traders.
