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Pentassarion - Gordianus III and Tranquillina
| Bronze | 14.3 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Marcianopolis (Moesia Inferior) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gordian III (Marcus Antonius Gordianus) (238-244) |
| Empress | Tranquillina (Furia Sabina Tranquillina) (241-244) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 241-244 |
| Value | Pentassaria (5⁄16) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 14.3 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Thickness | 3.4 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#359081 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Nemesis standing left holding scales and cornucopia; wheel at her feet.
Script: Greek
Lettering: VΠ TEPTVΛΛIANOV MARKIANOΠOΛITΩN / E
Unabridged legend: Hypateon Tertullianou Markianopoliteon
Translation: The legate Tertullianus from Marcianopolis
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare representation of the Roman Emperor Gordianus III and his wife Tranquillina on the same coin. This is unusual because it was not common for Roman coins to depict women, let alone a empress, on their currency. This coin provides a unique insight into the political and social dynamics of the Roman Empire during the 3rd century AD.
