© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Sabinia Tranquillina and Gordian III CONCORDIA AVGG
| Silver | 4 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gordian III (Marcus Antonius Gordianus) (238-244) |
| Empress | Tranquillina (Furia Sabina Tranquillina) (241-244) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 241-244 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#281007 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Gordian III, togate, standing right, holding roll in left hand and clasping right hands with Tranquillina, draped, standing left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONCORDIA AVGG
Translation:
Concordia Duorum Augustorum.
Harmony of the two emperors.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.62–4.39 g;Diameter varies: 19.8–22 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 Concordia on the reverse side, which symbolizes harmony and unity. This is significant because it suggests that the Roman Empire valued these qualities and wanted to promote them through their currency. Additionally, the fact that the coin was made of silver and weighs 4 grams indicates that it was a valuable and widely used form of currency during its time.
