© The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge
© The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge
Antoninianus - Gordian III PIETAS AVGG; Pietas
| Silver | 2.2 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gordian III (Marcus Antonius Gordianus) (238-244) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 251-253 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.2 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#280995 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pietas, veiled, draped, standing front, head left, raising both hands above her head.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PIETAS AVGG
Translation:
Pietas Duorum Augustorum.
Piety of the two emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Mass varies: 2.07–2.37 g;Example of this type:
The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge
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 emperor of the "Year of the Six Emperors," a period of political instability in which six different emperors ruled Rome in quick succession. Despite this turmoil, the coinage of Gordian III's reign was notable for its high quality and consistent design, with the Antoninianus coin being a prime example. Its design features the emperor's portrait on one side and the personification of Pietas (duty or devotion) on the other, symbolizing the emperor's commitment to his duties and the welfare of the empire.
