What is RIC IV Gordian III 16?

RIC IV Gordian III 16 is a Silver Antoninianus of Gordian III (239 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Gordian III 16.

What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Gordian III 16?

RIC IV Gordian III 16 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.55g, diameter 21mm, die axis 1 h, struck.

Gordian III Antoninianus — RIC IV Gordian III 16

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC IV Gordian III 16

Ruler

Gordian III

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

239 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Weight

4.55g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

1 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG

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

Reverse

P M TR P II COS P P

Jupiter, nude except for cloak on shoulders, standing front, head left, holding vertical sceptre in left hand and thunderbolt in right hand over Gordian III, togate, standing left and raising right hand

About This Type

This RIC IV Gordian III 16 is an antoninianus of Gordian III (239 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Jupiter, nude except for cloak on shoulders, standing front, head left, holding vertical sceptre in left hand and thunderbolt in right hand over Gordian III, togate, standing left and raising right hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 4.55g, 21mm 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 16?: RIC IV Gordian III 16 is a Silver Antoninianus of Gordian III (239 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Gordian III 16.
How do you identify RIC IV Gordian III 16?: The obverse depicts Bust of Gordian III, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Jupiter, nude except for cloak on shoulders, standing front, head left, holding vertical sceptre in left hand and thunderbolt in right hand over Gordian III, togate, standing left and raising right hand with the inscription P M TR P II COS P P. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Gordian III 16?: RIC IV Gordian III 16 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.55g, diameter 21mm, die axis 1 h, struck.