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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Gordian I P M TR P COS P P S C
238 year| Bronze | 19.2 g | 29.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gordian I (Marcus Antonius Gordianus Sempronianus Romanus Africanus) (238) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 238 |
| Value | Sestertius (⅛) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 19.2 g |
| Diameter | 29.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#280639 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Gordian I, vieled, togate, sacrificing out of patera in right hand over altar and holding roll in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P COS P P S C
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum.
High priest, holder of tribunician power, consul, father of the nation. 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 the Sestertius - Gordian I coin is that it features a unique blend of Roman and Greek influences in its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts the bust of Gordian I, while the reverse side features a representation of the goddess Diana, who was revered by both the Romans and Greeks. This blending of cultural influences reflects the diverse and multicultural nature of the Roman Empire during its time.
