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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Gordian III ROMAE AETERNAE; Roma and Victory
240 year| Silver | 4.3 g | 22 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 | 4.3 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#280786 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
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: 3.83–5.35 g;Diameter varies: 21.5–22 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Victory on the reverse side, which was a common motif in Roman coinage, symbolizing the empire's military prowess and the idea of victory being a central aspect of Roman culture and ideology.
