Sestertius - Gordian III VIRTVS AVGVSTI S C
| Bronze | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#281164 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Gordian III, in military attire, on horse prancing right, raising right hand and hurling javelin at prostrate foe.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VIRTVS AVGVSTI S C
Translation:
Virtus Augusti. Senatus Consultum.
Courage of the emperor. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Sestertius - Gordian III coin is that it features a unique blend of Roman and Greek influences in its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts the bust of Gordian III, while the reverse side features a representation of the goddess Victory (VIRTVS AVGVSTI) standing on the prow of a ship, holding a wreath and a palm branch. This blend of Roman imperial imagery and Greek mythological symbols reflects the cultural exchange and syncretism that occurred during the Roman Empire's expansion into the Mediterranean world.
