Denarius - Gordian I P M TR P COS P P, Pax

Issuer Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year 238
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Denarius (1/2)
Currency Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
Composition Silver
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Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
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Reference(s) RIC IV.2#2, OCRE#ric.4.gor_i.2
Obverse description Bust of Gordian I, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering IMP M ANT GORDIANVS AFR AVG
(Translation: Imperator Marcus Antonius Gordianus Africanus Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Marcus Antoninus Gordian, conqueror of Africa, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse description Female deity (Pax?), diademed, draped, standing left, holding branch in extended right hand and short sceptre in left hand.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering P M TR P COS P P
(Translation: Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul, Pater Patriae. High priest, holder of tribunician power, consul, father of the nation.)
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Mintage ND (238) - -
Numisquare ID 9148486470
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