NEWP, Sestertius, Gordian III

I don't collect these, but this one caught my eye and compared to what sestertii seem to be going for these days, I got it for a song. eBay snack. Maybe a bit of tooling on this coin, but nothing that bothers me...

 

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Nice, I got a denarius on the way only because I already have an Ant. and it was cheap. Ive been eying his big bronzes too.

 

nice coin

 

Any particulars on the coin (weight, measurement)? This one looks to be in decent shape. Is that the color or is this the seller's image? That's pretty green just in time for St Paddy's day.

 

32mm, 25.46g RIC 258a

It's the seller's pic so we'll see just how green it is when it arrives. I didn't even think about St. Patrick's day!

 

That is a BIG boy. I'll be interested in the actual color. Many coins I purchased show one color in the seller's images, but something else once it arrives.

 

The pic looks overly-saturated to me, but that's ok. I expect a more natural look in hand. You never know though. I had this Phillip II, and it was exactly this green...

 

Oh wow, that is a nice chunky sestertius. I thought by this point they had shrunk down to the 20 - 21 gram mark but you can see that it is a nice big flan.

Beautiful patina too. I am a big fan JA!

 

Very nice! Puts mine too shame.

 

I don't know about "shame". That's a nice Sestertius RG.

 

Nice, nice, nice. Curious to see what the color in hand is too.

Here's mine..

 

My sestertius of Gordian III, happens to be my only coin of him. Not in the best shape like the others on here but I can't complain about the price: a grand total of $6-something shipped

 

That is a nice example, JA. I hope the patina is as shown in the picture.

Gordian III sestertii are quite plentiful, so you have a wide variety to chose from.
They are so plentiful that this is one that I found.

 

I love the fact that Eduard just walks out of his house for a stroll and comes home with these nice sestertii and denarii in his pocket.

 

A monster coin JA, great details and color....i have one of those square coins...

Gordian lll ...238 - 244 AD..
Ae Sestertius.
Obv. Gordian lll..
Rev. Victory advancing right, holding wreath and palm...
30mm x 14.50 g.
Rome Mint...

 

that's a very pretty sestertius JA!
that's going to be nice an "meaty" also..it will feel great in hand!

 

My favorite Gordian III is green, too.

Yours is an early coin as Augustus, I'd guess, from the portrait.

 

RIC dates it 238-9, so yes, in the first two years of his rule.

 

Ummm, it's not a Sestertius ... but it's still a pretty big Gordian III AE ... can I still hang-out with you guys?

SYRIA, Decapolis. Gadara. Gordian III AE26
238-244 A.D.
Dated CY 303 (AD 239/40)
Diameter: 26 mm
Weight: 13.34 grams
Obverse: Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right
Reverse: Galley left with captain, seven oarsmen, and steersman on deck; ΓT (date) below
Reference: Spijkerman 93; Rosenberger 90; SNG ANS 1332-8
Other: 12h, earthen green patina

 

It's a superb coin, Steve. There are so many fascinating designs in the Decapolis provincials. I find them much more interesting than most Imperials.