© Trustees of the British Museum
© Trustees of the British Museum
Aureus - Gordian III FELICIT TEMP; Felicitas
| Gold | 4.4 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gordian III (Marcus Antonius Gordianus) (238-244) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 243-244 |
| Value | Aureus (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.4 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#280887 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding long caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FELICIT TEMP
Translation:
Felicitas Temporum.
Fortunate times.
Comment
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 coin featuring Gordian III is that it was issued during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. Gordian III was the last emperor of the "Year of the Six Emperors," a period of political upheaval in which six different emperors ruled Rome in quick succession. Despite this instability, the coinage of Gordian III's reign, including the Aureus, remained consistent in its design and quality, reflecting the enduring power and influence of the Roman Empire.
