© Trustees of the British Museum
© Trustees of the British Museum
Aureus - Gordian III IOVIS STATOR; Jupiter
| Gold | 4.9 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 | 4.9 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#280830 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter, nude, standing front, head left, holding long sceptre in right hand and thunderbolt in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IOVIS STATOR
Translation:
Iovis Statoris.
To Jupiter, the upholder (preserver).
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 - Gordian III (IOVIS STATOR; Jupiter) coin is that it features a unique blend of Roman and Greek influences in its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts the Roman Emperor Gordian III, while the reverse side features the god Jupiter, who was revered by both the Romans and Greeks. This blending of cultural influences reflects the multicultural nature of the Roman Empire during this time period.
