Antoninianus - Gordian III SAECVLARES AVGG
| 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#280988 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Lion walking right; in exergue, I.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SAECVLARES AVGG
Translation:
Saeculares Augustorum.
Secular Games of the emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin , which features Gordian III, was minted 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 known for its high quality and beauty, and many of his coins are highly sought after by collectors today.
