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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
As - Gordian III P M TR P VII COS II P P S C; Mars
244 year| Bronze | 12.6 g | 23.5 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 | 12.6 g |
| Diameter | 23.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#281187 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mars, helmeted, in military attire, hastening right, holding transverse shield in right hand and spear in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P VII COS II P P S C
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Septima, Consul Secundum, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the seventh time, consul for the second time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 10.67–14.58 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 a rare image of the Roman god Mars on the reverse side, which was not commonly depicted on Roman coins.
