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RIC IV Gordian III 17

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC IV Gordian III 17. Denomination: Antoninianus. Authority: Gordian III. Mint: Rome. The obverse shows bust of Gordian III, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right, with the legend IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG.

The reverse shows pax, draped, standing front, head left, holding branch in extended right hand and transverse sceptre in left hand, with the legend P M TR P II COS P P.

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Historical context

The antoninianus was a denomination introduced under Caracalla in early 215 AD and is thought to have been valued at two denarii. Characterised by the radiate crown worn by the emperor to signify a double denomination, the silver coin originally contained the bullion equivalent of only 1.5 denarii. Struck during an era when emperors required coin to pay soldiers and maintain loyalty, this issue presents Gordian III alongside the obverse legend "IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG". The reverse depicts Pax accompanied by the inscription "P M TR P II COS P P".

Physical characteristics

Material
Silver
Denomination
Antoninianus

Technical characteristics

Mint
Rome
Authority
Gordian III

Design

Obverse
Bust of Gordian III, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right
Reverse
Pax, draped, standing front, head left, holding branch in extended right hand and transverse sceptre in left hand
Obverse legend
IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG
Reverse legend
P M TR P II COS P P

Identification

Type reference
RIC IV Gordian III 17
Denomination and metal
Antoninianus, Silver
Obverse legend to match
IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG
Reverse legend to match
P M TR P II COS P P
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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