How do you identify RIC IV Gordian III 212?

The obverse depicts Drapierte Panzerbüste des Gordianus III. mit Strahlenkrone in der Rückenansicht nach r. with the inscription IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG. The reverse depicts Mars, helmeted, in military attire, hastening left, wearing shield on left arm, holding branch in extended right hand and spear in left hand with the inscription MARTI PACIFERO.

What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Gordian III 212?

RIC IV Gordian III 212 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.97g, die axis 12 h, struck.

Gordian III Antoninianus — RIC IV Gordian III 212

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC IV Gordian III 212

Ruler

Gordian III

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

242 AD-244 AD

Mint

Antiocheia Syria

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.97g

Die Axis

12 h

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG

Drapierte Panzerbüste des Gordianus III. mit Strahlenkrone in der Rückenansicht nach r.

Reverse

MARTI PACIFERO

Mars, helmeted, in military attire, hastening left, wearing shield on left arm, holding branch in extended right hand and spear in left hand

About This Type

This RIC IV Gordian III 212 is an antoninianus of Gordian III (242 AD-244 AD), struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint. The reverse depicts Mars, helmeted, in military attire, hastening left, wearing shield on left arm, holding branch in extended right hand and spear in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.97g.

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 Antiocheia Syria Mint

Antiocheia (modern Antakya, Turkey) was one of the major eastern mints, operating from the Seleucid period through the late Roman Empire. It produced large volumes of silver and bronze coinage for the eastern provinces.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC IV Gordian III 212?: RIC IV Gordian III 212 is a Silver Antoninianus of Gordian III (242 AD-244 AD) struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Gordian III 212.
How do you identify RIC IV Gordian III 212?: The obverse depicts Drapierte Panzerbüste des Gordianus III. mit Strahlenkrone in der Rückenansicht nach r. with the inscription IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG. The reverse depicts Mars, helmeted, in military attire, hastening left, wearing shield on left arm, holding branch in extended right hand and spear in left hand with the inscription MARTI PACIFERO.
What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Gordian III 212?: RIC IV Gordian III 212 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.97g, die axis 12 h, struck.