Gordian III, Gordian Dynasty, Roman Brass, Sestertius, 238-239AD (N)
Gordian III, Gordian Dynasty, Roman Brass, Sestertius, 238-239AD (N)
Gordian III,
Gordianic Dynasty,
Roman Brass,
Sestertius,
238-239AD
Gordian III, born in 225, became emperor in 238 at only 13 years old. His reign only lasted for 6 years approximately until he died in 244, although this is questioned. Gordian III was supposedly only 19 years old when he died yet there’s no certain record of how old he was when he died or how long he was in reign for. It is assumed he was killed during the Battle of Misiche between the 13th of January and the 14th of March 244.
Obverse:
Bust of Gordian III, laureate, draped, cuirassed, facing right.
Lettering: IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG
Reverse:
Salus, draped, standing left, feeding snake held in both arms.
Lettering: SALVS AVG S C
Mint:
Rome, Italy
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