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RIC IV Gordian III 143

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC IV Gordian III 143. Denomination: Antoninianus. Authority: Gordian III. Mint: Rome. The obverse shows bust of Gordian III, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right, with the legend IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG.

The reverse shows fortuna, draped, seated left, holding rudder set on ground in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; under seat, wheel, with the legend FORT REDVX.

Evidence at a glance

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Historical context

Gordian III reigned as Roman emperor between 238 and 244, having attained power as sole ruler of the united Roman Empire at the age of thirteen. His imperial coinage was produced at Rome during this period of rule.

This silver antoninianus belongs to a denomination first introduced by Caracalla in early 215 AD and valued at two denarii. The coin features the obverse inscription "IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG" and displays the emperor wearing a radiate crown, which distinguished the denomination as a double unit. Its reverse pairs the legend "FORT REDVX" with a depiction of Fortuna seated, holding a rudder set on the ground and a cornucopiae, with a wheel positioned beneath her seat.

Physical characteristics

Material
Silver
Denomination
Antoninianus

Technical characteristics

Mint
Rome
Authority
Gordian III

Design

Obverse
Bust of Gordian III, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right
Reverse
Fortuna, draped, seated left, holding rudder set on ground in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; under seat, wheel
Obverse legend
IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG
Reverse legend
FORT REDVX

Identification

Type reference
RIC IV Gordian III 143
Denomination and metal
Antoninianus, Silver
Obverse legend to match
IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG
Reverse legend to match
FORT REDVX
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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