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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Gordian III ROMAE AETERNAE; Roma and Victory
240 year| Silver | 4.4 g | 22.5 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 4.4 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#280766 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Roma, helmeted, in military attire, seated left on shield, holding Victory in extended right hand and spear in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ROMAE AETERNAE
Translation:
Romae Aeternae.
Everlasting Rome.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.72–5.06 g;Diameter varies: 21–23 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin was issued during the reign of Gordian III, who was the Roman Emperor from 238 to 244 AD. This coin was part of a series of coins issued by Gordian III to commemorate the 1000th anniversary of the founding of Rome, which took place in 241 AD. The coin features the image of Roma, the personification of Rome, and Victory, symbolizing the Roman Empire's military prowess. The coin's design was meant to promote the idea of Rome's eternal nature and its military dominance.
