Antoninianus - Gordian III, Philip the Arab, and Philip II LIBERALITAS AVGG III
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gordian III (Marcus Antonius Gordianus) (238-244) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 244-249 |
| 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#280993 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Philip I and Philip II, both togate, both seated left on curule chairs, extending right hands.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LIBERALITAS AVGG III
Translation:
Liberatlitas Augustorum Tertia.
Third liberality of the emperors (Augusti).
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 goddess Libertas (Liberality) on the reverse, which was a common motif during the reign of Gordian III. This suggests that the coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was promoting the idea of liberty and generosity, which was an important value in Roman culture.
