What is RIC IV Gordian III 56?

RIC IV Gordian III 56 is a Silver Antoninianus of Gordian III (240 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Gordian III 56.

What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Gordian III 56?

RIC IV Gordian III 56 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.19g, diameter 23mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Gordian III Antoninianus, Virtus reverse (RIC IV 56)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC IV Gordian III 56

Ruler

Gordian III

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

240 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Weight

4.19g

Diameter

23mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CAES GORDIANVS PIVS AVG

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

Reverse

VIRTVS AVG

Virtus, helmeted, in military attire, standing front, head left, holding branch in right hand and spear in left hand; against right side, shield resting

About This Type

This RIC IV Gordian III 56 is an antoninianus of Gordian III (240 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Virtus, helmeted, in military attire, standing front, head left, holding branch in right hand and spear in left hand; against right side, shield resting. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 4.19g, 23mm 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 56?: RIC IV Gordian III 56 is a Silver Antoninianus of Gordian III (240 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Gordian III 56.
How do you identify RIC IV Gordian III 56?: The obverse depicts Bust of Gordian III, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP CAES GORDIANVS PIVS AVG. The reverse depicts Virtus, helmeted, in military attire, standing front, head left, holding branch in right hand and spear in left hand; against right side, shield resting with the inscription VIRTVS AVG. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Gordian III 56?: RIC IV Gordian III 56 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.19g, diameter 23mm, die axis 12 h, struck.