© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
Sestertius - Gordian III CONCORDIA AVG S C; Concordia
240 year| Bronze | 20 g | 29.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gordian III (Marcus Antonius Gordianus) (238-244) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 240 |
| Value | Sestertius (⅛) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 20 g |
| Diameter | 29.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#281081 |
|---|---|
| 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 AVG S C
Translation:
Concordia Augusta. Senatus Consultum.
Venerable harmony. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 17.65–23.68 g;Diameter varies: 29–29.6 mm;
Example of this type:
Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Sestertius - Gordian III coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Concordia on one side, which symbolizes harmony and unity. This is significant because Gordian III's reign was marked by civil wars and conflicts, and the inclusion of Concordia on the coinage may have been a way to promote unity and stability within the empire.
