Quinarius - Gordian III P M TR P II COS P P

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year240
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSilver Quinarius (1/4)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionSilver
Weight3.4 g
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Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.3#46, OCRE#ric.4.gor_iii.46
Obverse descriptionBust of Gordian III, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP C M ANT GORDIANVS AVG
(Translation: Imperator, Caesar Marcus Antonius Gordianus Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar Marcus Antonius Gordianus, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionGordian III, veiled, togate, standing front, head left, sacrificing out of patera in right hand over altar and holding wand in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringP M TR P II COS P P
(Translation: Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Secunda, Consul, Pater Patriae. High priest, holder of tribunician power for the second time, consul, father of the nation.)
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Mint
MintageND (240)  - -
Catalog ID2738706060
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