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© Trustees of the British Museum
Dupondius - Gordian III ROMAE AETERNAE S C; Roma
| Bronze | 10.9 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gordian III (Marcus Antonius Gordianus) (238-244) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 240-239 |
| Value | Dupondius (1⁄16) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 10.9 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#281053 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Roma, helmeted, in military attire, seated left on shield, holding Victory in extended right hand and spear in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ROMAE AETERNAE S C
Translation:
Romae Aeternae. Senatus Consultum.
Everlasting Rome. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Roma on the obverse (front side), which was a common design element on Roman coins during this time period. The image of Roma was meant to symbolize the power and authority of the Roman Empire, and it was often paired with images of the emperor on the reverse (back side) to reinforce the idea of the emperor's divine right to rule.
