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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Gordian III VICTORIA AVG; Victory
| Silver | 4.5 g | 22.5 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 4.5 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#280733 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, advancing left, holding wreath in extended right hand and palm, sloped over left shoulder, in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIA AVG
Translation:
Victoria Augusti.
Victory of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Mass varies: 3.175–6.18 g;Diameter varies: 21.5–24.5 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Antoninianus coin featuring Gordian III is that it was issued during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. Gordian III was the last Roman emperor to issue coins with the legend "Victoria Augusti" (Victory of the Emperor), which suggests that he was trying to promote a sense of military victory and success, despite the empire's decline. Additionally, the coin's silver content was decreased during Gordian III's reign, which may indicate that the empire was facing economic challenges and had to debase its currency to pay for military campaigns and other expenses.
