Denarius - Gordian I P M TR P COS P P

€280,625.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year238
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDenarius (1/2)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionSilver
Weight3 g
Dimensions20.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.2#1, OCRE#ric.4.gor_i.1, BMC RE#1, Cohen#2
Obverse descriptionBust of Gordian I, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP M ANT GORDIANVS AFR AVG
(Translation: Supreme commander (Imperator), Marcus Antoninus Gordian, conqueror of Africa, emperor (Augustus))
Reverse descriptionGordian I, togate, standing left, holding branch in extended right hand and holding parazonium in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringP M TR P COS P P
(Translation: High priest, holder of tribunician power, consul, father of the nation)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (238)  - -
Catalog ID9535219850
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