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Gordian III Securitas Antoninianus

Specimen · gordian-iii-securitas-antoninianus-001

The Coin

Obverse
Obverse — radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III right, IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG; bright metal with a strong young portrait, flan crack at seven o'clock
Reverse
Reverse — Securitas leaning on her column with legs crossed, sceptre in hand, SECVRITAS PERPETVA around; fully legible legend

Attribution: Italy. Rome. Gordian III. c. 243–244 AD (reign 238–244 AD). AR. antoninianus.

Obverse: Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III right

Reverse: Securitas standing left, legs crossed, holding sceptre and leaning on a column

Weight: 3.80 g (my scale) (Weighed 2026-07-12. No weight on the tag.)  Reference: RIC IV 153

Type-level historical context, attribution detail, and references → Gordian III Securitas Antoninianus

John's Ancient Coin Collection · Specimen · gordian-iii-securitas-antoninianus-001

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