Aureus - Gordian III PAX AVGVSTI; Pax
| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gordian III (Marcus Antonius Gordianus) (238-244) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 238-244 |
| 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#280976 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pax, draped, advancing left, holding branch in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PAX AVGVSTI
Translation:
Pax Augusti.
Peace provided by the Emperor.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus coin of Gordian III (PAX AVGVSTI; Pax) was issued during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. Gordian III was the last Roman Emperor to issue gold coins as part of the standard circulating currency, and this coin was minted during a period of economic instability and military conflict. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a valuable piece of history and a testament to the enduring legacy of the Roman Empire.