AR Denarius Emperor Gordianus III 238-44AD

Here is a new addition, common but nice....
AR Denarius struck 240AD Rome Mint 3.07g./20mm.
obv. Laureate Bust
rev. Emperor on horse

 

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God detail. Nice coin.

 

Good choice Panzerman. Gordian III coins may be common, but they are well struck and show great artistry.

I've already shown mine today, but here's my denarius and antoninianus of Gordian III again.

 

Nice detail Sallent, how's he's nose in the top one, almost rivals mine.
It looks like we both have a Jupiter/small emperor although you clearly take better pics than me.

 

For how long he was emperor he really produced a lot of coins, I picked up this good detail one here in Melbourne in my first year of collecting pretty cheap. Billion Antoninianus 238 AD, Jupiter and a small emperor, 3.9gm Sear 8614. View attachment 539602

 

Panzerdawg => congrats on scoring yourself a sweet AR addition (very nice)

... oh, and the silver looks good on you

 

I like your new avatar, what made you pick that one?

 

Thanks everyone, really glad that I diversified into AR coins.

 

a silver coin from you ? shocking...lol.

 

Lovely coin panzer! I have a lovely Gordian III Antoninianus that was a gift from my secret Santa last year! (I don't show it off nearly enough, so I'm going to take advantage of this opportunity...)


Imperial Rome
Gordian III, r. 238-244 A.D. (241-243 A.D.)
Rome Mint, AR Antoninianus, 22.62mm x 4.6 grams
Obv.: IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right
Rev.: PM TR P IIII COS II PP, Apollo, bare waist, seated left, holding branch and resting elbow on lyre

 

I do not have a denarius from Gordian III but I do have a sestertius:


Gordian III, AD 238-244
AE, sestertius, 25.46g, 32.5mm; 12h; Rome, AD 238-239
Obv.: IMP CAES MANT GORDIANVS AVG; laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right
Rev.: VICTORIA AVG; Victory advancing left, carrying wreath and palm; S-C

 

LOL, I always use seller pics. I plan to eventually buy proper gear to photograph these coins myself, but right now I'm more busy acquiring coins. Maybe I'll undertake a photography project of my own and buy the equipment and set up a photography area at the house once I pass 100 coins. But for now every penny for my hobby is focused towards coins themselves.

 

I always liked that reverse, just never bothered to get one with it.

Nice addition.


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

 

Wonderful OP and great posts everyone!!! I LOVE that Emperor on horse reverse!

I have a Jupiter/small guy/Emperor denarius, one with the Emperor alone and I'll post an AS (and JOVI Statori) since I just posted my sestertius on another thread:
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Beautiful capture @panzerman !

I have few Imperials, but I do have Gordianus III with the
LawnMowerMan HERCULES!


RI Gordian III 238-244 CE AE As 25mm Hercules S-C Obv-Rev.jpg

 

Nice one P-man. Not really the coin that will leave your wallet empty, but a really great portrait.

Q

 

But you haven't even won the auction yet​

 

Nice coin...another Iovi Conservatori. I love mine. He did indeed produce tons of coin varieties and most are widely available. I will definitely be adding more denarius and antoninianus of his in the future.

 

Nice...choice

Roman Empire
Gordian III (r.238-244)
Antioch, Syria (AD 243/44)
AR Double Denarius 23 mm x 4.13 grams
Obverse: Radiant, Cuirassed Bust of Gordian III right. Latin legend- IMP GORDIANVSPIVS FEL AVG.
Reverse: Sol standing left, right hand raised in salute and left hand holding out globe. Latin Legend - ORIENS AVG
Ref: RIC 213, Cohen 167
Note: Rare type of Eastern mint.