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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
As - Gordian III AETERNITATI AVG S C; Aeternitas
| Bronze | 9.4 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gordian III (Marcus Antonius Gordianus) (238-244) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 241-244 |
| Value | As (1⁄32) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 9.4 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#281103 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Sol, nude except for cloak around shoulders, standing front, head left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AETERNITATI AVG S C
Translation:
Aeternitati Augusti. Senatus Consultum.
[Dedicated to] the immortal emperor (Augustus). Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 7.09–10.93 g;Diameter varies: 22–27.5 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 Aeternitas, the Roman goddess of eternity, on its reverse side. This is significant because Aeternitas was a relatively obscure deity during the Roman Empire, and her appearance on the coin may indicate that Gordian III was attempting to promote her cult or emphasize the idea of eternity in his reign. Additionally, the use of Aeternitas on the coin may suggest that Gordian III was trying to associate himself with the idea of eternal rule or a long and stable reign, which was a common theme in Roman imperial propaganda.
