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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Gordian III CONCORDIA MILIT AVG S C; Concordia
| Bronze | 19.1 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gordian III (Marcus Antonius Gordianus) (238-244) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 240-239 |
| Value | Sestertius (⅛) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 19.1 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#281084 |
|---|---|
| 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 AVG S C
Translation:
Concordia Militum Augusti. Senatus Consultum.
Harmony with the soldiers of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Mass varies: 14.42–23.59 g;Diameter varies: 29–33 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 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 attempt to promote unity and stability within the empire.
