© Trustees of the British Museum
© Trustees of the British Museum
Aureus - Gordian III VICTOR AETER; Victory
| Gold | 4.7 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 | 4.7 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#280895 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, standing left, leaning on shield, and holding palm in left hand; under shield, seated captive.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTOR AETER
Translation:
Victoria Aeterna.
Eternal victory.
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 (VICTOR AETER; Victory) coin is that it features a unique blend of Roman and Greek influences in its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts the emperor Gordian III with a radiate crown, a symbol of Roman imperial power, while the reverse side features the goddess Victory holding a wreath and a palm branch, which are common motifs in Greek art. This blending of cultural influences reflects the ongoing cultural exchange and syncretism that occurred during the Roman Empire's expansion into the Mediterranean world.
