Gordian III

Name/Title

Gordian III

Entry/Object ID

042

Description

This is my favorite coin. I bought this at Auction from Noble Numismatics. This was my first experience buying at Auction. The detail on this coin is so clear, if you zoom in you can see Gordians Mustache! It's a beautiful coin to look at.

Mintage

Mint

Rome

Date made

243 CE - 244 CE

Coin Details

Obverse

Description

Bust of Gordian III, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right

Transcription

IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG

Translation

Imperator Gordianus Pius Felix Augustus (Emperor Gordian Pious and Blessed Augustus)

Reverse

Description

Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding long caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae

Transcription

FELICIT TEMP

Translation

Felicitas Temporvm (Happy [fortunate, successful] times)

Currency

Antoninianus

Grading

Grade

4

Grader

Brenny Kay

Dimensions

Diameter

23.92 mm

Weight

4.12 g

Composition

Material

Billon