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Quinarius - Gordian III CONCORDIA MILIT; Concordia
240 year| Silver | 1.4 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gordian III (Marcus Antonius Gordianus) (238-244) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 240 |
| Value | Silver Quinarius (¼) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.4 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#280806 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Concordia, draped, seated left on throne, holding patera in extended right hand and double cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONCORDIA MILIT
Translation:
Concordia Militum.
Harmony with the soldiers.
Comment
Mass varies: 1.19–1.53 g;Example of this type:
Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Quinarius - Gordian III coin is that it features the goddess Concordia on the reverse side, which represents the Roman Empire's desire for unity and harmony among its citizens.
