© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Gordian III SECVRIT PERP; Securitas
| Silver | 4.3 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gordian III (Marcus Antonius Gordianus) (238-244) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 243-244 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.3 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#280881 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Securitas, draped, standing left with legs crossed, leaning left arm on column, and holding sceptre in right hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SECVRIT PERP
Unabridged legend: Securitas Perpetua.
Translation: To perpetual security.
Comment
Mass varies: 1.63–5.98 g;Diameter varies: 22–25 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 an image of the Roman goddess Securitas on the reverse, which represents the security and stability of the Roman Empire during the reign of Gordian III.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (243-244) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Antoninianus - Gordian III (SECVRIT PERP; Securitas) (243-244) coin.
