Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG > Online Auction 203 | SilverAuction date: 24 March 2024
Lot number: 263

Price realized: 50 EUR   (Approx. 54 USD)   Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees.
Lot description:


Moesia Inferior. Dionysopolis. Gordian III AD 238-244.
Bronze Æ

25 mm, 10,26 g

ΑΥΤ Κ Μ ΑΝΤΩΝΙΟϹ ΓΟΡΔΙΑΝΟϹ ΑΥΓ, confronted busts of Gordian III, laureate, draped and cuirassed, right, seen from rear, and Sarapis, draped, left / ΔΙΟΝΥϹΟΠΟΛΕΙΤΩΝ, Ε, Theos Megas riding on horse right, raising right hand and holding cornucopia.

Very Fine

RPC VII.2, 1640.





Starting price: 50 EUR

Match 1:
Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG > Online Auction 203 | SilverAuction date: 24 March 2024
Lot number: 255

Price realized: Unsold
Lot description:


Thrace. Hadrianopolis. Gordian III AD 238-244.
Bronze Æ

26 mm, 10,23 g

ΑΥΤ Κ Μ ΑΝΤ ΓΟΡΔΙΑΝΟΣ ΑΥΓ, draped, cuirassed and laureate bust right / ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟΠΟΛΕΙΤΩΝ, Nemesis standing facing, head to left, holding rod and ribbon, wheel to left.

Very Fine

H&J, Marcianopolis 6.38.35.3; Varbanov 2048.





Starting price: 50 EUR

Match 2:
Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG > Online Auction 193 | SilverAuction date: 28 January 2024
Lot number: 118

Price realized: 500 EUR   (Approx. 542 USD)   Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees.
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

Match 3:
Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG > Online Auction 203 | SilverAuction date: 24 March 2024
Lot number: 256

Price realized: 50 EUR   (Approx. 54 USD)   Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees.
Lot description:


Thrace. Hadrianopolis. Gordian III AD 238-244.
Bronze Æ

29 mm, 13,87 g

ΑΥΤ Κ Μ ΑΝΤ ΓΟΡΔΙΑΝΟϹ ΑΥΓ, draped, cuirassed and radiate bust right / ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟΠΟΛΕΙΤΩΝ, Tyche seated left, holding rudder and cornucopia.

Very Fine

RPC VII.2, 670.





Starting price: 50 EUR

Match 4:
Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG > Online Auction 203 | SilverAuction date: 24 March 2024
Lot number: 345

Price realized: 75 EUR   (Approx. 81 USD)   Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees.
Lot description:


Cilicia. Kasai. Gordian III AD 238-244.
Bronze Æ

32 mm, 16,83 g

ΑΥΤ Κ Μ ΑΝΤ ΓΟΡΔΙΑΝΟϹ ϹΕΒ, draped, cuirassed and laureate bust right / ΚΑϹΑΤΩΝ, Athena seated left, holding patera and spear.

Very Fine

RPC VII.2, 2663.





Starting price: 50 EUR

Match 5:
Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG > Online Auction 187 | SilverAuction date: 10 December 2023
Lot number: 152

Price realized: 60 EUR   (Approx. 65 USD)   Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees.
Lot description:


Cilicia. Karallia. Gordian III AD 238-244.
Bronze Æ

24 mm, 6,64 g

[ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙ Μ] ΑΝΤ ΓΟΡΔΙΑΝΟϹ ϹΕ[Β], laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from front / ΚΑΡΑΛ[Λ]ΙΩΤ[ΩΝ], Selene standing left, wearing crescent, holding long torch.

Very Fine

Watson 578; RPC VII.2, 2683.





Starting price: 50 EUR