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Sestertius - Gordian III P M TR P III COS P P S C
| Bronze | 18.5 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 | 18.5 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#281100 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Gordian III, in military attire, on horse prancing left, raising right hand and holding sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P III COS P P S C
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Tertia, Consul, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the third time, consul, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 17.51–19.32 g;Example of this type:
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Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Gordian III, who was a Roman emperor who ruled from 238 to 244 AD. He was known for his military campaigns against the Sassanid Empire and his efforts to restore the Roman Empire's power and prestige. The coin's design, which includes an image of Gordian III and various other symbols and inscriptions, provides valuable insight into the political and cultural climate of the Roman Empire during this time period.
