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Aureus - Gordian III AETERNITATI AVG; Sol
| Gold | 5.2 g | 20.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gordian III (Marcus Antonius Gordianus) (238-244) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 241-243 |
| Value | Aureus (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 5.2 g |
| Diameter | 20.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#280827 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Sol, nude except for cloak around shoulders, standing front, head left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AETERNITATI AVG
Unabridged legend: Aeternitati Augusti.
Translation: [Dedicated to] the immortal emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Mass varies: 4.81–5.4 g;Diameter varies: 19.5–22 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Gordian III coin is that it features the image of the Roman sun god, Sol, on one side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during this period. The inclusion of Sol on the coinage was meant to emphasize the divine nature of the Roman emperor and to promote the idea of the emperor as a benevolent, all-powerful ruler.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (241-243) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Aureus - Gordian III (AETERNITATI AVG; Sol) (241-243) coin.
