What is RIC IV Gordian III 53?

RIC IV Gordian III 53 is a Silver Antoninianus of Gordian III (240 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Gordian III 53.

What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Gordian III 53?

RIC IV Gordian III 53 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.03g, diameter 22mm, die axis 11 h, struck.

Gordian III Antoninianus, Liberalitas (RIC IV 53)

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC IV Gordian III 53

Ruler

Gordian III

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

240 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Weight

4.03g

Diameter

22mm

Die Axis

11 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CAES GORDIANVS PIVS AVG

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

Reverse

LIBERALITAS AVG II

Liberalitas, draped, standing front, head left, holding abacus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand

About This Type

This RIC IV Gordian III 53 is an antoninianus of Gordian III (240 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Liberalitas, draped, standing front, head left, holding abacus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 4.03g, 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 Rome Mint

The Rome mint was the principal mint of the Roman state from the Republic through the fall of the Western Empire. It produced the vast majority of gold and silver coinage and was the only mint for much of the first and second centuries AD.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC IV Gordian III 53?: RIC IV Gordian III 53 is a Silver Antoninianus of Gordian III (240 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Gordian III 53.
How do you identify RIC IV Gordian III 53?: The obverse depicts Bust of Gordian III, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP CAES GORDIANVS PIVS AVG. The reverse depicts Liberalitas, draped, standing front, head left, holding abacus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription LIBERALITAS AVG II. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Gordian III 53?: RIC IV Gordian III 53 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.03g, diameter 22mm, die axis 11 h, struck.