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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Gordian III P M TR P III COS P P
240 year| Silver | 2.9 g | 20.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gordian III (Marcus Antonius Gordianus) (238-244) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 240 |
| Value | Denarius (½) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.9 g |
| Diameter | 20.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#280812 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Gordian III, in military attire, with cloak flying behind, on horse prancing left, raising right hand and holding spear in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P III COS P P
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Tertia, Consul, Pater Patriae.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the third time, consul, father of the nation.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.284–3.519 g;Diameter varies: 19.3–24 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 III (P M TR P III COS P P) (240) coin is that it was issued during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. Gordian III was the Roman Emperor from 238 to 244 AD, and his reign was marked by constant wars and conflicts, including a major battle against the Persian Empire. Despite these challenges, the coinage during his reign remained consistent and of high quality, with the Denarius being one of the most widely used coins in circulation.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (240) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Denarius - Gordian III (P M TR P III COS P P) (240) coin.
