Muzeion
Roman Imperial Silver Antoninianus // Emperor Gordian III. 3rd Century A.D. V1
Product Description
This museum quality piece is a very fine, original Imperial Rome Antoninianus of Emperor Gordian III, coined in Rome 240 A.D.
Obverse: IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Reverse: CONCORDIA AVG. Concordia seated left holding patera and double cornocopia.
Imperator Caesar Marcus Antonius Gordianus Augustus (known as ”Gordian III”) reigned 29 July 238 A.D. – 11 February 244 A.D. Born: 20 January 225 A.D. —Died: 11 February 244 A.D. (aged 19) at Zaitha. Member of the Gordian dynasty. At the age of 13 years and 190 days, he became the youngest sole Roman emperor. Due to Gordian’s age, the imperial government was surrendered to the aristocratic families, who controlled the affairs of Rome through the Senate.
Product Details
- ColorsSilver
- Materials
Silver
- Measurements
0.75"Ø
- OriginItaly
— Single Coin
— Weight: 3.51 g
— Classification: Very Fine (RIC 35)
— Provenance: Ex-Collection Of The Late Richard J. Plant (1928-2020) Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England
— Includes Certificate Of Authenticity From Muzeion Gallery
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