Global Money Week – “From Barter to Banknotes”-Dawn of currency This coin, a fine Imperial antoninianus of Gordian III, represents a denomination introduced in the 3rd century and named after Emperor Caracalla, which circulated widely across the Roman Empire. As with many early coinages, the intrinsic value of the silver was closely tied to its face value. Roman Empire - Gordian III, 238-244 AD. Antoninianus (4,24 g. 22 mm.), Rome mint, 240 AD. IMP CAES MANT GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG legend with radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. VIRTVS AVG Mars standing front, head to left, holding olive branch in his right hand and inverted spear in his left; to left, shield set on ground. Cohen 388. RIC 71 Extremely fine condition. Very nice details, lovely portrait! 1121 2026-407 This lot is part of the thematic auction “From Barter to Banknotes”, organised in celebration of Global Money Week (16–22 March). Global Money Week is an international initiative coordinated by the OECD that promotes financial education and helps young people better understand money, savings, and economic systems. Through this curated selection of objects - from early trade items and proto-currencies to historic coins and modern banknotes - we explore the fascinating evolution of money and the many forms it has taken across cultures and centuries. -----