Moesia Superior, Viminacium, Gordian III
Description:
Moesia Superior, Viminacium, Gordian III (238 - 244 AD). IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG; radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right / P M S COL VIM; Moesia standing facing between bull right and lion left, wearing long chiton and holding out her hands over the heads of the two animals, AN I in ex.
Diameter:
AE20 mm
Weight:
6,74 g
Grade:
gVF/gVF
Attribution:
AMNG I, 1, 32, 72; SNG München 134
Commentary:
splendid example, attractive green patina, sharp details, well centered with full legends, small area of roughness on reverse
History:
Gordian became an emperor at the age of 13 and died five years later, so reigning as a teenager.
Article Number:
033-01-05-41652