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Roman Billon Antoninianus 'Gordian III' (241-243 CE)
€130,00
Material:
- Silver
Era:
- Ancient Roman
Rarity:
- Common
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Description
Roman Billon Antoninianus 'Gordian III' (241-243 CE)
A very fine (vf) antoninianus struck under Gordian III at Rome in 241-243 CE.
Obverse
Legend: IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG
Full Latin: IMPERATOR GORDIANVS PIVS FELIX AVGVSTVS
Translation: Emperor, Dutiful, Fortunate, Augustus
Description: Imperial portrait.
Reverse
Legend: SECVRIT PERP
Full Latin: SECVRIT PERP
Translation: -
Description: Securitas standing left, holding sceptre and leaning on column
Historical context
Gordian III ascended at age 13 in 238 CE and ruled until 244, when he died in unclear circumstances during the Parthian campaign. His antoniniani are among the most common third-century radiates, struck at Rome and Antioch. Reverses typically celebrate military virtues (Mars, Virtus) or general Imperial themes (Providentia, Securitas), reflecting the precarious geopolitics of his short reign.
Specifications
- Denomination: Antoninianus
- Mint: Rome
- Date struck: 241-243 CE
- Reference: RIC IV Gordian III (SECVRIT PERP type)
- Weight: 3.4 g
- Diameter: 23 mm
- Die axis:
- Condition: Very Fine (VF)
Wear it as a pendant
This coin can be paired with our handmade 925 silver chain with bail to wear it as a pendant. The bail is custom-fitted to the coin and fully reversible — the original artifact remains untouched. Add the chain to your order alongside this piece, or leave it in its original form.
Provenance
Acquired by Aurora Antiqua directly. Each piece is independently evaluated, identified, and documented by Aurora Antiqua before listing. A certificate of authenticity is included.
Care
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