Sestertius - Gordian III P M S COL VIM AN
| Bronze | 18 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Viminacium (Moesia Superior) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gordian III (Marcus Antonius Gordianus) (238-244) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 238-244 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 18 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Thickness | 3.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#303552 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Provincia Moesia standing, facing left. Flanked by a bull on the left and a lion on the right. Date sits below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
P M S COL VIM
AN
Translation:
Provinciae Moesiae Superioris Colonia Viminiacum
AN = Year
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Salus, who is depicted standing and holding a patera, a symbol of health and well-being, on the reverse side. This suggests that the coin may have been issued to promote the idea of health and prosperity during the reign of Gordian III.
