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RIC IV Gordian III 112

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC IV Gordian III 112. Denomination: Denarius. Authority: Gordian III. Mint: Rome. The obverse shows bust of Gordian III, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right, with the legend IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG.

The reverse shows jupiter, nude, standing front, head left, holding long sceptre in right hand and thunderbolt in left hand, with the legend IOVIS STATOR.

Evidence at a glance

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Historical context

Struck at Rome, this silver coin belongs to the denarius denomination, which had served as the standard Roman silver coin since its introduction around 211 BC during the Second Punic War. Gordian III's reign marked the period when the denarius was gradually replaced by the antoninianus. The coin features the obverse legend "IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG" paired with a depiction of Jupiter holding a long sceptre and thunderbolt on the reverse, accompanied by the inscription "IOVIS STATOR".

Physical characteristics

Material
Silver
Denomination
Denarius

Technical characteristics

Mint
Rome
Authority
Gordian III

Design

Obverse
Bust of Gordian III, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right
Reverse
Jupiter, nude, standing front, head left, holding long sceptre in right hand and thunderbolt in left hand
Obverse legend
IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG
Reverse legend
IOVIS STATOR

Identification

Type reference
RIC IV Gordian III 112
Denomination and metal
Denarius, Silver
Obverse legend to match
IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG
Reverse legend to match
IOVIS STATOR
Source note
Type description from the American Numismatic Society's Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE); individual specimens differ in die, flan size, weight and wear, and legend breaks may vary.

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