The Syrios Project: Studying Urban Relationship and Identity over Ancient Syria

Antioch Gold Coin of Gordian III

Title

Antioch Gold Coin of Gordian III

Region

Syria

Mint

Antioch

State

Roman Empire

Era

Gordian III

Date

238 CE-244 CE

From Date

242

To Date

243

Material

AU (gold)

Denomination

aurei

Diameter

20

Issuing Authority

Central

ObverseType

Gordian III

Obverse Legend

IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG

Reverse Type

Mars, standing left, holding palm branch in right and shield in left

Reverse Legend

MARTI PACIFERO

Type Category

ruler, god, nature, war/weapon

Image

Yes

Source Image

http://numismatics.org/collection/1987.164.1?lang=en

Rights Holder

American Numismatic Society - 1987.164.1

Bibliography

Reference: ric 4.gor_iii.212e

Files

RIC 4 Gor 212e obv.png
RIC 4 Gor 212 e rev.png

Citation

“Antioch Gold Coin of Gordian III,” The Syrios Project: Studying Urban Relationship and Identity over Ancient Syria, accessed May 18, 2024, https://sites.lib.uh.edu/kmneuma2/items/show/2053.