Antoninianus - Gordian III PAX AVGVSTI; Pax
| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#280927 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Gordian III (PAX AVGVSTI; Pax) 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 Augusti), which suggests that he was trying to promote peace and stability in the empire, despite the challenges he faced during his reign.
