Sestertius - Gordian I VIRT EXERCIT S C; Virtus and Victory
238 year| Bronze | 16.7 g | 33 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 | 16.7 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#280629 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Virtus, helmeted, standing left, holding Victory in extended right hand and spear in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VIRT EXERCIT S C
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Virtus, the Roman goddess of virtue and chastity, on one side, and Victory on the other. This symbolizes the importance of virtue and victory in Roman culture and highlights the values that Gordian I wanted to promote during his reign.
