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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Gordian III IOVIS STATOR S C; Jupiter
| Bronze | 19.3 g | 30.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gordian III (Marcus Antonius Gordianus) (238-244) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 241-244 |
| Value | Sestertius (⅛) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 19.3 g |
| Diameter | 30.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#281110 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Jupiter, nude, standing front, head left, holding long sceptre in right hand and thunderbolt in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IOVIS STATOR S C
Translation:
Iovis Statoris. Senatus Consultum.
To Jupiter, the upholder (preserver). Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 15.67–21.16 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 this coin is that it features an image of Jupiter, the Roman god of thunder and lightning, on one side, and an image of Gordian III, the Roman emperor, on the other side. This coin was minted during Gordian III's reign, which lasted from 241 to 244 AD, and it was used as a standard circulation coin throughout the Roman Empire. The image of Jupiter on the coin was meant to symbolize the power and authority of the Roman state, while the image of Gordian III served as a reminder of the emperor's role as the leader of the empire.
