How do you identify RIC IV Gordian III 237?

The obverse depicts Bust of Gordian III, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG. The reverse depicts Pax, draped, advancing left, holding branch in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand with the inscription PAX AETERNA. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Gordian III 237?

RIC IV Gordian III 237 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.15g, diameter 22mm, die axis 10 h, struck.

Gordian III Antoninianus — RIC IV Gordian III 237

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC IV Gordian III 237

Ruler

Gordian III

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

244 AD-249 AD

Mint

Antiocheia Syria

Metal

Silver

Weight

4.15g

Diameter

22mm

Die Axis

10 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG

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

Reverse

PAX AETERNA

Pax, draped, advancing left, holding branch in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand

About This Type

This RIC IV Gordian III 237 is an antoninianus of Gordian III (244 AD-249 AD), struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint. The reverse depicts Pax, draped, advancing left, holding branch in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 4.15g, 22mm 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 237?: RIC IV Gordian III 237 is a Silver Antoninianus of Gordian III (244 AD-249 AD) struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Gordian III 237.
How do you identify RIC IV Gordian III 237?: The obverse depicts Bust of Gordian III, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG. The reverse depicts Pax, draped, advancing left, holding branch in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand with the inscription PAX AETERNA. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Gordian III 237?: RIC IV Gordian III 237 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.15g, diameter 22mm, die axis 10 h, struck.