Sabinia Tranquillina Denarius, Concordia reverse
RIC IV Gordian III 252 · 238 AD-244 AD · Antiocheia Syria · Issued under Gordian III
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
SABINIA TRANQVILLINA AVG
Bust of Sabinia Tranquillina, diademed, draped, 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 252 is a denarius of Sabinia Tranquillina, issued under 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 639.14g.
About the Denarius
The denarius was the standard Roman silver coin, struck from around 211 BC through the mid-third century AD. It typically weighs 3.5–4.0 grams and measures 17–20mm. Republican issues are cataloged under Crawford (RRC); imperial issues follow RIC volumes by ruler.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC IV Gordian III 252?
- RIC IV Gordian III 252 is a Silver Denarius of Sabinia Tranquillina issued under Gordian III (238 AD-244 AD) struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Gordian III 252.
- How do you identify RIC IV Gordian III 252?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Sabinia Tranquillina, diademed, draped, 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 252?
- RIC IV Gordian III 252 was struck in Silver, standard weight 639.14g, engraved.
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