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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Gordian II VIRTVS AVGG; Virtus
238 year| Silver | 2.9 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gordian II (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 | 2.9 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#280644 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Virtus, helmeted, standing left, resting right hand on shield set on ground and holding spear in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VIRTVS AVGG
Translation:
Virtus Augustorum.
Courage of the emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Mass varies: 2.61–3.398 g;Diameter varies: 19–20.5 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 II (VIRTVS AVGG; Virtus) coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Virtus on the reverse side, which represents the virtue and bravery of the Roman people.
