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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Gordian III PAX AVGVSTI; Pax
| Silver | 4.4 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 | 238-239 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.4 g |
| Diameter | 23.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#280926 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Pax, draped, standing 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
Mass varies: 3.913–5.26 g;Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Antoninianus coin featuring Gordian III is that it was issued during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. Gordian III was the last Roman Emperor to issue coins with the legend "Pax Augusti" (Peace of the Emperor), which suggests that he was trying to promote a sense of peace and stability during a period of conflict and political upheaval. Despite this, the coin still bears the image of Pax, the goddess of peace, on the reverse, highlighting the importance of peace and tranquility in Roman society.
