© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Gordian III PIETAS AVGVSTI; Pietas
241 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 | 241 |
| 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#280859 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Pietas, veiled, draped, standing front, head left, raising both hands above her head.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PIETAS AVGVSTI
Translation:
Pietas Augusti.
Piety of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Mass varies: 2.33–3.72 g;Diameter varies: 18.5–22.5 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 III (PIETAS AVGVSTI; Pietas) coin is that it features a unique reverse design, depicting the personification of Pietas (duty or piety) standing left, holding a sacrifice and a lighted altar. This design was meant to promote the idea of piety and devotion to the Roman state and its leaders, and it was a common theme in Roman coinage during the 3rd century AD.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (241) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Denarius - Gordian III (PIETAS AVGVSTI; Pietas) (241) coin.
