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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Dupondius - Gordian III IOVI STATORI S C; Jupiter
| Bronze | 9.8 g | 24 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 9.8 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#281107 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter, nude, standing front, head left, holding long sceptre in right hand and thunderbolt in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IOVI STATORI S C
Translation:
Iovi Statoris. Senatus Consultum.
To Jupiter, the upholder (preserver). Decree of the senate.
Comment
Example of this type:American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Jupiter, the Roman god of the sky and thunder, on one side, and an image of Gordian III, the Roman emperor who ruled from 238 to 244 AD, on the other side. This coin was minted during a time of significant political and military upheaval in the Roman Empire, and its design reflects the importance of both the Roman gods and the emperor's authority.
