Denarius - Gordian I P M TR P COS P P, Pax

€280,633.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year238
TypeStandard circulation coins
ValueDenarius (1/2)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionSilver
Weight
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Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.2#2, OCRE#ric.4.gor_i.2
Obverse descriptionBust of Gordian I, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP M ANT GORDIANVS AFR AVG
(Translation: Imperator Marcus Antonius Gordianus Africanus Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Marcus Antoninus Gordian, conqueror of Africa, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionFemale deity (Pax?), diademed, draped, standing left, holding branch in extended right hand and short sceptre in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringP M TR P COS 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)  - -
Catalog ID9148486470
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