Antoninianus - Gordian III VICTORIA GORDIANI AVG; Victory
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gordian III (Marcus Antonius Gordianus) (238-244) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 242-244 |
| 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#280967 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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 GORDIANI AVG
Translation:
Victoria Gordiani Augusti.
Victory of emperor (Augustus) Gordian.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin was introduced by the Roman Emperor Gordian III in 242 AD as a replacement for the denarius, which had been the standard Roman currency for centuries. The coin was made of silver and was intended to be worth 25 denarii. However, due to inflation and debasement of the currency, the value of the Antoninianus coin decreased over time, and by the late 3rd century AD, it was only worth about 5 denarii. Despite this, the coin remained in circulation until the fall of the Roman Empire in the 5th century AD.
