Gordian III Antoninianus, Providentia reverse
RIC IV Gordian III 150 · 243 AD-244 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg
Obverse
IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG
Bust of Gordian III, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right
Reverse
PROVIDENTIA AVG
Providentia, draped, standing left, holding wand in right hand over globe set on ground and sceptre in left hand
About This Type
This RIC IV Gordian III 150 is an antoninianus of Gordian III (243 AD-244 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Providentia, draped, standing left, holding wand in right hand over globe set on ground and sceptre in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.97g, 23mm diameter.
About the Antoninianus
The antoninianus (also called the radiate or double-denarius) was introduced by Caracalla in 215 AD. Identified by the radiate crown on the emperor's portrait, it was nominally worth two denarii. The denomination underwent severe debasement during the third-century crisis, becoming essentially bronze by the 260s.
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 150?
- RIC IV Gordian III 150 is a Silver Antoninianus of Gordian III (243 AD-244 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Gordian III 150.
- How do you identify RIC IV Gordian III 150?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Gordian III, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG. The reverse depicts Providentia, draped, standing left, holding wand in right hand over globe set on ground and sceptre in left hand with the inscription PROVIDENTIA AVG. Portrait type: radiate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Gordian III 150?
- RIC IV Gordian III 150 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.97g, diameter 23mm, die axis 6 h, struck.
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