Antoninianus - Gordian III VICTORIA AVG
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gordian III (Marcus Antonius Gordianus) (238-244) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 238-239 |
| 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#280942 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Gordian III, in military attire, on horse prancing right, raising right hand and holding spear in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIA AVG
Translation:
Victoria Augusti.
Victory of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin , which features Gordian III and the inscription "VICTORIA AVG," was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. Gordian III was the last Roman emperor to issue coins with the traditional Roman imperial iconography, before the empire was divided into two parts: the Western Roman Empire and the Eastern Roman Empire. This coin, therefore, represents a significant transitional period in Roman history.
