Antoninianus - Gordian III P M TR P VII COS II P P, Mars

€280,947.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year244-245
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAntoninianus (1)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionSilver
Weight4.6 g
Dimensions21 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.3#207, OCRE#ric.4.gor_iii.207
Obverse descriptionBust of Gordian III, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG
(Translation: Imperator Gordianus Pius Felix Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Gordian, the pious emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionMars, helmeted, in military attire, hastening right, holding transverse spear in right hand and shield in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringP M TR P VII COS II P P
(Translation: Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Septima, Consul Secundum, Pater Patriae. High priest, holder of tribunician power for the seventh time, consul for the second time, father of the nation.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (244-245)  - -
Catalog ID2338791520
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