Denarius Roman Empire (27BC-395) Silver Gordian III (225-244)

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Denomination:

Denarius (about Denarius)

Metal:

Silver

State:

Roman Empire (27BC-395)

Issue year(s):

240

Person:

Gordian III (225-244)

Gordian III, AR Denarius, 240, Third Issue, Rome

IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG

Laureate, draped, cuirassed bust right, seen from behind

P M TR P III COS P P

Gordian on horseback pacing left, right hand raised, spear in left

20mm, 3.34g

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Posted by: ancient 2010-02-19

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Denarius In the Roman currency system, the denarius (plural: denarii) was a small silver coin first minted in 211 BC. It was the most common coin produced for circulation but was slowly debased until its replacement by the antoninianus. The word “denarius” is derived from the Latin dēnī “ten times”, as its value was 10 asses; it ...

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