Gordian III - Providence






Emperor Gordian III
Mint Rome
Date 238-239AD
Size (mm) 22
Weight (g) 4.11
Die Axis 150
Tariff Antoninianus
Ob. Leg. IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG
Ob. Desc. Radiate and draped bust right
Meaning
Rev. Leg. PROVIDENTIA AVG
Rev. Desc. Providence standing left holding orb and sceptre.
Meaning
References; Collection; RIC 193
Notes: Providentia is the personification of foresight or providence. She is usually portrayed with a baton and globe or cornucopia. Here more unusually, she is holding a sceptre - scarce