What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Gordian III 83?

RIC IV Gordian III 83 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.55g, diameter 23mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Gordian III Antoninianus (RIC IV 83)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC IV Gordian III 83

Ruler

Gordian III

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

241 AD-243 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Weight

4.55g

Diameter

23mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG

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

Reverse

AETERNITATI AVG

Sol, nude except for cloak around shoulders, standing front, head left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand

About This Type

This RIC IV Gordian III 83 is an antoninianus of Gordian III (241 AD-243 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Sol, nude except for cloak around shoulders, standing front, head left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 4.55g, 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.

All Gordian III coins Rome mint All Antoninianus coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC IV Gordian III 83?: RIC IV Gordian III 83 is a Silver Antoninianus of Gordian III (241 AD-243 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Gordian III 83.
How do you identify RIC IV Gordian III 83?: The obverse depicts Bust of Gordian III, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG. The reverse depicts Sol, nude except for cloak around shoulders, standing front, head left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand with the inscription AETERNITATI AVG. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Gordian III 83?: RIC IV Gordian III 83 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.55g, diameter 23mm, die axis 6 h, struck.