Product Description
This genuine Roman Imperial silver antoninianus ancient coin was minted by Gordian III from 238 - 244 AD, in Rome. The obverse displays a radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian facing right. The reverse shows the Roman sun god Sol standing facing left with raised hand, and holding a globe. RIC IV 83; RSC 41. Very Fine.
HISTORY
Gordian III was Roman emperor from 238 to 244. At the age of 13, he became the second-youngest sole emperor of the united Roman Empire. Gordian was the son of Maecia Faustina and her husband Junius Balbus, who died before 238. Their names are mentioned in the unreliable Historia Augusta. Maecia was the daughter of Emperor Gordian I and sister of Emperor Gordian II. Very little is known of his early life before his acclamation.
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