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Denarius - Gordian I ROMAE AETERNAE; Roma and Victory
238 year| Silver | 3.1 g | 20.5 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 20.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#280635 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Roma, helmeted, draped, seated left on shield, holding Victory in extended right hand and holding sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ROMAE AETERNAE
Unabridged legend: Romae Aeternae.
Translation: Everlasting Rome.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.8–3.38 g;Diameter varies: 20.3–20.8 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Gordian I coin is that it features the goddess Victory standing on the prow of a ship, symbolizing the Roman Empire's military power and dominance over the seas.
