© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Sestertius - Gordian II VIRTVS AVGG S C; Virtus
238 year| Bronze | 20 g | 31.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gordian II (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 | 20 g |
| Diameter | 31.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#280649 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Virtus, helmeted, standing left, resting right hand on shield set on ground and holding spear in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VIRTVS AVGG S C
Translation:
Virtus Augustorum. Senatus Consultum.
Courage of the emperors (Augusti). Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 15.25–25.27 g;Diameter varies: 30.4–32 mm;
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 II coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Virtus on one side, which represents the virtue and moral excellence that the Roman Empire aimed to uphold.
