© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
As - Gordian III FORTVNA REDVX S C; Fortuna
244 year| 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 |
| Year | 244 |
| 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 |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#281170 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Fortuna, draped, seated left, holding rudder set on ground in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; under seat, wheel.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FORTVNA REDVX S C
Translation:
Fortuna Redux. Senatus Consultum.
Fortune that brings back [the Emperor in safety]. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 8.382–13.46 g;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 Fortuna, the Roman goddess of luck and prosperity, on one side, and an image of Gordian III, the Roman emperor, on the other. This coin was minted during Gordian III's reign, which lasted from 238 to 244 AD, and it was likely used as a means of circulating currency throughout the Roman Empire. The fact that it was made of bronze, a relatively inexpensive metal, suggests that it was intended for everyday use by ordinary people, rather than being a high-value coin reserved for the wealthy elite.
