Denarius - Gordian I ROMAE AETERNAE, Roma and Victory

€280,635.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year238
TypeStandard circulation coins
ValueDenarius (1/2)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionSilver
Weight3.1 g
Dimensions20.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.2#4, OCRE#ric.4.gor_i.4
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 descriptionRoma, helmeted, draped, seated left on shield, holding Victory in extended right hand and holding sceptre in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringROMAE AETERNAE
(Translation: Everlasting Rome.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (238)  - -
Catalog ID6470501870
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