What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Gordian III 249?

RIC IV Gordian III 249 was struck in Silver, standard weight 356.27g, engraved.

Gordian III Antoninianus — RIC IV Gordian III 249

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC IV Gordian III 249

Ruler

Gordian III

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

238 AD-244 AD

Mint

Antiocheia Syria

Metal

Silver

Weight

356.27g

Portrait Type

diademed

Manufacturing

engraved

Obverse

SABINIA TRANQVILLINA AVG

Bust of Sabinia Tranquillina, diademed, draped, on crescent, right

Reverse

CONCORDIA AVGG

Concordia, draped, seated left, holding patera in extended right hand and double cornucopiae in left hand

About This Type

This RIC IV Gordian III 249 is an antoninianus of Gordian III (238 AD-244 AD), struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint. The reverse depicts Concordia, draped, seated left, holding patera in extended right hand and double cornucopiae in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 356.27g.

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 249?: RIC IV Gordian III 249 is a Silver Antoninianus of Gordian III (238 AD-244 AD) struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Gordian III 249.
How do you identify RIC IV Gordian III 249?: The obverse depicts Bust of Sabinia Tranquillina, diademed, draped, on crescent, right with the inscription SABINIA TRANQVILLINA AVG. The reverse depicts Concordia, draped, seated left, holding patera in extended right hand and double cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription CONCORDIA AVGG. Portrait type: diademed.
What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Gordian III 249?: RIC IV Gordian III 249 was struck in Silver, standard weight 356.27g, engraved.