I'm a Sucker for Gordies

Yep, I agree totally. These things do come my way while scrounging on eBay, but I'd never "invest" in one at full (or even close to) retail.

 

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Well, at the very least is evidence of an implied contract that you may be able to sue seller over (provided you are the original buyer), but then there are jurisdictional questions and court costs and fees to consider. May not be worth suing over when all its said and done. As for the third party who issued the certificate, nothing you can do over it as I doubt you'll meet the standards in most jurisdictions to sue them as a third party beneficiary, so you'll likely be out of luck.

At any rate, you'd be precluded from suing anyway as statute of limitation would apply at this point given these items were sold 20 years ago or so.

 

Thanks again for all the comments folks, happy to have yet another Gordie. Now I have to get a Gordie I and II. I'm not even sure if they struck antoniniani. They didn't last long after their revolt was put down by Capellianus, an official that stayed loyal to Maximinus Thrax.

 

Well, if you absolutely must have grandpa Gordian and Daddy Gordian, get ready to shell out $5,000 to $6000 each. Personally, even if I had $6000 in disposable income that I could spend on a coin right now and not worry about the money, I wouldn't (and I've had the opportunity to do so several times in the past but I couldn't bring myself to do it). But that's just me, I certainly don't fault anyone else that wants to do that if they have the money.

If you want to do it, I'll be happy for you and I can't wait to see your posts on those coins when you get them.

 

If I did buy them I'd have to be sure that it would be worthwhile as an investment @Sallent - a bit pricey for me at this point.

 

Here is a budget Gordian I sestertius on Vcoins for $1,900. This is more doable for me and my budget, but I'll pass. You know how many coins that I still dont have and want I could get for $2000? Would certainly be enough to complete what remains of my 12 Caesars set, and I'd rather do that.

You may want to consider it if you really want Gordian I



The only coin Ive ever paid almost $1000 for was Julius Caesar...but that's Caesar we are talking about here, and not a mere failed Emperor that lasted 29 days and whose short 4 weeks was one complete mess. Just my personal opinion though....others will disagree with my opinion and that's perfectly valid.

Personally, I would have paid $3000 for a Caesar if that's what it took to get one, but I cant get as excited at that price range for Emperors and usurpers that lasted 1 month or a few weeks and didnt really make any contribution to history except as a footnote in passing, and a handful of coins. Again, this is just a personal opinion and there is nothing wrong with thinking otherwise.

 

That's me, I just have trouble paying high 3 figures and never 4 figures, for a coin of a random footnote when I can get a nice pile of coins for the same price.

Now if it's a 3 or 4 figure coin that's listed or goes stupid cheaply, i'm in! and it has happened to me over the years.

 

That sestertius is a bit more manageable and close to my limit on spending for a single coin. Let me mull over the decision for awhile. And while I'm at it I still need a Balbinus and Pupienus @Sallent

 

Ask John Anthony. I'm sure he could find those two for you at decent prices. He is always making trades at shows, and he has auctioned Balbinus and Pupienus before at great prices. Shouldn't take too long for him to track something down for you.

 

That is a great suggestion. @John Anthony has helped me NUMEROUS times in my search-and-destroy mission for coins in my non-focus areas of my collecting (ie, many of the harder to get Empire issues.)

 

Gordian II was the son of Gordian I and the uncle of Gordian III. GIII was the son of a sister of GII.