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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Gordian III LIBERALITAS AVG III S C; Liberalitas
| Bronze | 19.1 g | 29 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 | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#281088 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Liberalitas, draped, standing front, head left, holding abacus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LIBERALITAS AVG III S C
Translation:
Liberalitas Augusti Tertia. Senatus Consultum.
The third liberality of the emperor (Augustus). Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 14.298–22.06 g;Diameter varies: 20.4–32 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 III coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Liberalitas, who represents liberty and generosity, on its reverse side. This image symbolizes the Roman Empire's values of freedom and prosperity during the reign of Emperor Gordian III.
