Aureus - Gordian III CONCORDIA AVG; Concordia
| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gordian III (Marcus Antonius Gordianus) (238-244) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 238-239 |
| Value | Aureus (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#280908 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Gordian III, veiled, togate, standing left, sacrificing out of patera in right hand over altar and holding sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONCORDIA AVG
Translation:
Concordia Augusta.
Venerable harmony.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Gordian III (CONCORDIA AVG; Concordia) coin is that it features the goddess Concordia on the reverse side, which symbolizes the unity and harmony of the Roman people during the reign of Emperor Gordian III.