| Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG > Online Auction 209 | Silver | Auction date: 28 April 2024 |
| Lot number: 473 Price realized: 240 EUR (Approx. 257 USD) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on  |
| Lot description: Gordian III AD 238-244. Rome Sestertius Æ 32 mm, 23,46 g IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust to right / VICTORIA AETERNA, Victory standing to left, leaning on shield and holding palm, captive under shield; S-C across fields. Nearly Extremely Fine RIC IV 338a; C. 354. Otto Helbing Nachf. Auction 86, Munich, 25 November 1942, Lot 1782. 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: 150 EUR |  |
