| Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG > Online Auction 193 | Silver | Auction date: 28 January 2024 |
| Lot number: 118 Price realized: 500 EUR (Approx. 542 USD) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on  |
| Lot description: Moesia Inferior. Odessos. Gordian III AD 238-244. Bronze Æ 37 mm, 24,45 g [ΑΥΤ Κ Μ] ΑΝΤ ΓΟΡΔΙΑΝ[ΟⳞ] ΑΥΓ, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust left, raising hand and holding globe / ΟΔΗⳞⳞΕ[ΙΤΩ]Ν, emperor, radiate and in military dress, standing to left, holding vertical spear and patera over altar. Very Fine AMNG 2317; Varbanov 4440; RPC VII.2 Online Unassigned ID 28521 (temporary). Gordian III was a Roman emperor who ruled from AD 238 to 244. He was born in AD 225 and became emperor at a young age after the death of his grandfather, Gordian I, and his father, Gordian II, during a revolt against the emperor Maximinus Thrax. As emperor, Gordian III was initially under the influence of his mother and advisors, but he eventually gained more independence as he matured. He was known for his handsome and youthful appearance, which earned him popularity among the Roman people. During his reign, Gordian III faced military conflicts, including campaigns against the Persians and Germanic tribes. His military commander, Timesitheus, played a crucial role in managing these campaigns and preserving the stability of the empire. However, in AD 244, Gordian III's reign came to an abrupt end when he died under suspicious circumstances while on a campaign in the East. His death marked the rise of Philip the Arab as the next Roman emperor. Starting price: 50 EUR |  |
