© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
As - Gordian III CONCORDIA MILIT AVG S C; Concordia
| Bronze | 10.8 g | 24.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gordian III (Marcus Antonius Gordianus) (238-244) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 240-239 |
| Value | As (1⁄32) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 10.8 g |
| Diameter | 24.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#281082 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Concordia, draped, seated left on throne, holding patera in extended right hand and double cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONCORDIA MILIT AVG S C
Translation:
Concordia Militum Augusti. Senatus Consultum.
Harmony with the soldiers of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Mass varies: 7.96–13.79 g;Diameter varies: 23–26 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 Concordia, the Roman goddess of harmony and unity, on the reverse side. This suggests that the coin was minted during a time of relative peace and stability in the Roman Empire, and that the emperor Gordian III was seeking to promote unity and cooperation among his subjects.
