Antoninianus - Gordian III P M TRI P CON P P, Sol

€280,899.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year238-239
TypeStandard circulation coins
ValueAntoninianus (1)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionSilver
Weight3.9 g
Dimensions22 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.3#168, OCRE#ric.4.gor_iii.168
Obverse descriptionBust of Gordian III, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG
(Translation: IMperator Caesar Marcus Antonius Gordianus Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar, Marcus Antonius Gordianus, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionSol, nude except for cloak around shoulders, standing front, head left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringP M TRI P CON P P
(Translation: Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul, Pater Patriae. High priest, holder of tribunician power, consul, father of the nation.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (238-239)  - -
Catalog ID5490530100
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