Dupondius - Gordian III AETERNITATI AVG S C; Aeternitas
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gordian III (Marcus Antonius Gordianus) (238-244) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 241-244 |
| Value | Dupondius (1⁄16) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#281104 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Sol, nude except for cloak around shoulders, standing front, head left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AETERNITATI AVG S C
Translation:
Aeternitati Augusti. Senatus Consultum.
[Dedicated to] the immortal emperor (Augustus). Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Dupondius - Gordian III coin features an image of Aeternitas, the Roman goddess of eternity, on its reverse side. Aeternitas was an important deity in Roman mythology, symbolizing the eternal nature of the Roman Empire and the rule of its emperors. The inclusion of her image on the coin highlights the emphasis placed on the longevity and continuity of the Roman Empire during the reign of Gordian III.
