Description: Gordian III AR Silver Antoninianus. Minted 240 AD, Rome Mint, Obv: IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, radiate, draped & cuirassed bust right / Rev: CONCORDIA MILIT, Concordia seated left holding patera & double cornucopiae. RSC 62. Beautiful silver Antoninianus (Double Denarius) minted in 240 A.D. during the reign of Emperor Gordian III. Gordian III (20 January 225 – c. February 244) was Roman emperor from 238 to 244. At the age of 13, he became the youngest sole emperor of the united Roman Empire. Gordian’s rein was defined by conflicts between Rome and the Sasanians to their east. When the Sasanians under Shapur I invaded Mesopotamia, the young emperor opened the doors of the Temple of Janus for the last time in Roman history, and sent a large army to the East. The Sassanids were driven back over the Euphrates and defeated in the Battle of Resaena in 243. Due to the campaign's success, Gordian celebrated with a triumph and boasted about his achievements to the Senate. Gordian would then start a second campaign in February 244 but the Sassanians fought back fiercely. The eventual fate of Gordian after this is unclear. Roman sources claim that the soldiers proclaimed Philip the Arab emperor, that he made peace with Shapur on "shameful" terms, and that Gordian died as the Roman forces departed for the west. Other sources say that Gordian died after falling from his horse during a battle. An inscription erected by Shapur claims that a battle occurred (Battle of Misiche) near modern Fallujah, Iraq, which resulted in a major Roman defeat and the death of Gordian III after which Philip bought peace for 500,000 dinars. Yet another view holds that Gordian died at Zaitha, murdered by his frustrated army. *All coins are guaranteed authentic. The coin in the pictures is the coin you will receive. Please use your own judgement with regards to grade and attribution as these represent opinions and are not guaranteed. R1
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Denomination: Antoninianus
Historical Period: Roman: Imperial (27 BC-476 AD)
Composition: Silver
Year: 240 AD
Era: Ancient
Grade: Ungraded
Country/Region of Manufacture: Italy
Ruler: Gordian III
Variety: CONCORDIA MILIT
Certification: Uncertified
Modified Item: No
