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Aureus - Gordian III AETERNITATI AVG; Sol
| Gold | 2.2 g | - |
| 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 | 2.2 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#280839 |
|---|---|
| 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
Translation:
Aeternitati Augusti.
[Dedicated to] the immortal emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Mass varies: 1.1–3.31 g;Example of this type:
Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Gordian III coin is that it features a unique blend of Roman and Greek imagery. The obverse side of the coin depicts the Roman Emperor Gordian III with a radiate crown, while the reverse side features the Greek sun god Sol, highlighting the cultural exchange and influence between the Roman and Greek civilizations during that time period.
