Gordian III Provincial As

I agree with Gil. Nice coin!

 

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Similarity with my GIII Denarius...Lady Luck

I noticed with this Prov As of G3 and his little lady the reverse shares the same reverse god as on my denarius. I am sure this is no surprise to the long time Roman collectors.

Initially without reading the text and looking at the post coin I thought it was Aequitas. I see you guys determined this coin has Tyche or Homonoia on the reverse. I wonder how subtle the difference has to be, for this to be a different god. Aequitas is shown here on my coin and most others with scales. I see yours has apparently no scales unless they are worn? I mean I am no expert but that intrigues me. The clothing the headware appears identical and the position of the goddess. In the context of the obverse, I suppose you guys are right, it makes more sense that it is either Tyche or Homonoia. I really don't know enough about Roman religion know if all three are related or are infact the same goddess, or if this is more of a Greek interpretation seeing as though me School me please.

Gordian III
c. 240 AD
Rome Mint 3.41g 23mm
Obverse: IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG Gordian III radiant, draped bust and cuirassed bust right

Reverse: AEQUITAS AUG Aequitas Standing left, scales in right hand, cornucopia left.

 

Sorry, but I am merely trying to learn how to reply, "properly" ...

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all systems go stevex, good to see you again!

 

I see you're learning your way around Jerry. So am I. A little different that the other forum. Lots of potential here.

 

Nice photos steve. I'd like to know more about Bing's reverse. I mean that in a platonic way of course.:devil:

 

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