What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Gordian III 153?

RIC IV Gordian III 153 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.88g, diameter 24mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Gordian III Antoninianus — RIC IV Gordian III 153

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC IV Gordian III 153

Ruler

Gordian III

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

243 AD-244 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Weight

4.88g

Diameter

24mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG

Bust of Gordian III, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

SECVRITAS PERPETVA

Securitas, draped, standing left with legs cross, leaning left arm on column, and holding sceptre in right hand

About This Type

This RIC IV Gordian III 153 is an antoninianus of Gordian III (243 AD-244 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Securitas, draped, standing left with legs cross, leaning left arm on column, and holding sceptre in right hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 4.88g, 24mm 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC IV Gordian III 153?: RIC IV Gordian III 153 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 153.
How do you identify RIC IV Gordian III 153?: The obverse depicts Bust of Gordian III, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG. The reverse depicts Securitas, draped, standing left with legs cross, leaning left arm on column, and holding sceptre in right hand with the inscription SECVRITAS PERPETVA. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Gordian III 153?: RIC IV Gordian III 153 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.88g, diameter 24mm, die axis 6 h, struck.