Denarius - Gordian I PIETAS AVG
238 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gordian I (Marcus Antonius Gordianus Sempronianus Romanus Africanus) (238) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 238 |
| Value | Denarius (½) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#280631 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Priestly emblems: jug between simpulum, lituus and patera on left and sprinkler and knife on right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PIETAS AVG
Translation:
Pietas Augusti.
Piety of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Gordian I (PIETAS AVG) (238) coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Gordian I, who ruled the Roman Empire from 238 to 244 AD. The coin's obverse features the image of Gordian I, while the reverse bears the image of Pietas, the Roman goddess of duty and devotion, who is depicted standing and holding a scepter and a patera (a ritual offering dish). The coin's silver content and intricate design make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.