Denarius - Gordian III PIETAS AVGG

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year238
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDenarius (1/2)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionSilver
Weight3.2 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.2#1, OCRE#ric.4.gor_iii_caes.1
Obverse descriptionBust of Gordian III, bare-headed, draped, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringM ANT GORDIANVS CAES
(Translation: Marcus Antonius Gordianus Caesar. Marcus Antonius Gordian Caesar.)
Reverse descriptionPriestly emblems: jug between lituus and knife on the left and simpulum and sprinkler on right.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPIETAS AVGG
(Translation: Pietas Duorum Augustorum. Piety of the two emperors (Augusti).)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (238)  - -
Catalog ID9788429650
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