Denarius - Gordian I SECVRITAS AVGG, Securitas

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year238
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDenarius (1/2)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionSilver
Weight3.58 g
Dimensions21 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.2#5, OCRE#ric.4.gor_i.5
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 descriptionSecuritas, draped, seated left, holding short sceptre in right hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringSECVRITAS AVGG
(Translation: Safety of the emperors (Augusti).)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (238)  - -
Catalog ID9398691320
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