Finally decided to post my Gordian III denarius ive had for over 2 months now. I wanted the denomination and for $22 and the heavy weight for a denarius of him, I couldnt pass it up. In time I would like to get a Drachm of his. Gordian III (238 - 244 A.D.) AR Denarius O: IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right. R: SECVRITAS PVBLICA Securitas seated left on throne, holding scepter and resting head upon hand. 3.81g 18mm Rome, 240 A.D. RIC IV 130; RSC 340
Nice coin. I need to obtain more coins of Gordian III. I keep ignoring him when I look and I really cannot account for the why of it.
Probably like me, roaches. Common as dirt and hard to pay some of the asking prices on them. But I liked the portrait and weight.
That's heavy, brother Mat!! (great new pick-up) Sadly, I don't have a Gordian III denarius ... I only have a typical run-of-the-mill, antoninianus (*sigh*) => by the way, Maximinus I (Thrax) is my most recent denarius (235-236 AD) ... after that, all I have is a sea of antoninanii ... so again => congrats on your cool Gordian III "denarius"
Mat => thanks for the great advice (Gordian III denarius => want list) I agree => very cool lookin' Sestertius ... ummm, here is my other Gordian III coin ... SYRIA, Decapolis. Gadara. Gordian III AE26 238-244 A.D. Dated CY 303 (AD 239/40) Diameter: 26 mm Weight: 13.34 grams ... Über-cool
