What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Gordian III 213?

RIC IV Gordian III 213 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.5g, diameter 23mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Gordian III Antoninianus — RIC IV Gordian III 213

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC IV Gordian III 213

Ruler

Gordian III

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

242 AD-244 AD

Mint

Antiocheia Syria

Metal

Silver

Weight

4.5g

Diameter

23mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG

Bust of Gordian III, radiate, cuirassed, seen from behind, right

Reverse

ORIENS AVG

Sol, radiate, nude except for cloak around shoulders, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand

About This Type

This RIC IV Gordian III 213 is an antoninianus of Gordian III (242 AD-244 AD), struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint. The reverse depicts Sol, radiate, nude except for cloak around shoulders, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 4.5g, 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 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 213?: RIC IV Gordian III 213 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 213.
How do you identify RIC IV Gordian III 213?: The obverse depicts Bust of Gordian III, radiate, cuirassed, seen from behind, right with the inscription IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG. The reverse depicts Sol, radiate, nude except for cloak around shoulders, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand with the inscription ORIENS AVG. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Gordian III 213?: RIC IV Gordian III 213 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.5g, diameter 23mm, die axis 6 h, struck.