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.

Gordian III Denarius — RIC IV Gordian III 252

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC IV Gordian III 252

Ruler

Gordian III

Denomination

Denarius

Date

238 AD-244 AD

Mint

Antiocheia Syria

Metal

Silver

Weight

639.14g

Portrait Type

diademed

Manufacturing

engraved

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 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC IV Gordian III 252?: RIC IV Gordian III 252 is a Silver Denarius of 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.