Description
Gordian III (238 – 244 AD). AE As, Rome mint. IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG; laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right / VIRTVS AVG, S-C; Virtus advancing right, holding spear and shield.
Gordian III; AE As; Virtus
65,00 €
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE25 |
| Weight [g]: | 6,52 |
| Grade: | VF/aVF |
| Attribution: | RIC 259b; Cohen 394 |
| Commentary: | scarce; dark grey patina, sharp details, some roughness and pitting |
Historical Context
At the age of 13, Gordian became the youngest sole legal Roman emperor throughout the existence of the united Roman Empire.
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