RIC IV Gordian III 112 — Gordian III Denarius
RIC IV Gordian III 112 · 241 AD-243 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
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Obverse
IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG
Bust of Gordian III, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right
Reverse
IOVIS STATOR
Jupiter, nude, standing front, head left, holding long sceptre in right hand and thunderbolt in left hand
About This Type
This RIC IV Gordian III 112 is a denarius of Gordian III (241 AD-243 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Jupiter, nude, standing front, head left, holding long sceptre in right hand and thunderbolt in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.08g, 20mm diameter.
About the Denarius
The denarius was the standard Roman silver coin, struck from around 211 BC through the mid-third century AD. It typically weighs 3.5–4.0 grams and measures 17–20mm. Republican issues are cataloged under Crawford (RRC); imperial issues follow RIC volumes by ruler.
About the Rome Mint
The Rome mint was the principal mint of the Roman state from the Republic through the fall of the Western Empire. It produced the vast majority of gold and silver coinage and was the only mint for much of the first and second centuries AD.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC IV Gordian III 112?
- RIC IV Gordian III 112 is a Silver Denarius of Gordian III (241 AD-243 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Gordian III 112.
- How do you identify RIC IV Gordian III 112?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Gordian III, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG. The reverse depicts Jupiter, nude, standing front, head left, holding long sceptre in right hand and thunderbolt in left hand with the inscription IOVIS STATOR. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Gordian III 112?
- RIC IV Gordian III 112 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.08g, diameter 20mm, die axis 5 h, struck.
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