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Aureus - Gordian III P M TR P II COS P P; Pax
239 year| Gold | 5.00 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gordian III (Marcus Antonius Gordianus) (238-244) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 239 |
| Value | Aureus (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 5.00 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#280750 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pax, draped, standing front, head left, holding branch in extended right hand and transverse sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P II COS P P
Unabridged legend: Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Secunda, Consul, Pater Patriae
Translation: High priest, holder of tribunician power for the second time, consul, father of the nation
Comment
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 goddess Pax (Irene) on the reverse, which symbolizes peace and prosperity. This is significant because Gordian III's reign was marked by military campaigns and conflicts, and the inclusion of Pax on the coinage may have been a way to promote the idea of peace and stability during a time of turmoil.
