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Aureus - Gordian III AEQVITAS AVG; Aequitas
240 year| Gold | 4.6 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gordian III (Marcus Antonius Gordianus) (238-244) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 240 |
| Value | Aureus (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.6 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#280803 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Aequitas, draped, standing front, head left, holding scales in extended right hand and corncuopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AEQVITAS AVG
Translation:
Aequitas Augusti.
Equity of the emperor.
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Gordian III coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Gordian III, who ruled the Roman Empire from 238 to 244 AD. The coin's obverse side features the image of Gordian III, while the reverse side features the goddess Aequitas, who represents equality and justice. The coin's inscription, "AEQVITAS AVG," stands for "Aequitas Augusti," which means "the justice of the emperor." This coin was used as a means of payment and was considered a symbol of the Roman Empire's wealth and power.
