Denarius - Gordian III P M TR P III COS P P

€280,812.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year240
TypeStandard circulation coins
ValueDenarius (1/2)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionSilver
Weight2.9 g
Dimensions20.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.3#81, OCRE#ric.4.gor_iii.81
Obverse descriptionBust of Gordian III, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG
(Translation: Imperator Gordianus Pius Felix Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Gordian, the pious emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionGordian III, in military attire, with cloak flying behind, on horse prancing left, raising right hand and holding spear in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringP M TR P III COS P P
(Translation: Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Tertia, Consul, Pater Patriae. High priest, holder of tribunician power for the third time, consul, father of the nation.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (240)  - -
Catalog ID4254380260
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