© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
As - Gordian III P M TR P III COS II P P S C
| Bronze | 11 g | 19 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 | 11 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#281123 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Gordian III, in military attire, standing right, holding transverse spear in right hand and globe in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P III COS II P P S C
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Tertia, Consul Secundum, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the third time, consul for the second time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 8.12–14.65 g;Diameter varies: 13.5–29 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 Gordian III, who was a Roman emperor who ruled from 238 to 244 AD. He was known for his military campaigns against the Sassanid Empire and his efforts to restore the Roman Empire's power and prestige. The coin's design, which includes the emperor's image and various symbols and inscriptions, provides valuable insight into the iconography and propaganda of the Roman Empire during this time period.
