A heroic Gordian III from the Antioch Mint.

Well, in the spirit of both Gordian and heroic poses, here is one of mine:


Gordian III, 238 – 244 AD
Æ35, Pisidia, Antioch Mint, 14.83 grams

Obverse: IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANOVS AVG, Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian right.
Reverse: VIRT AVG COL ANTIOCH, Gordian on horseback right trampling enemy and holding aloft spear, S R in exergue.

References:
SNG vonAulock 8572 // Krzyanoska 14/69

Cost:
$675

Provenance:
Tom Cederlind, April 26th 2014 (previously List 161)

Notes:
Very rare.

 

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I believe yours might be RSC IV 299a, and the RIC reference is RIC 194.

It was minted between 238-240 CE as per the legend in the obverse which I believe is the "Imp. Caes. M. Ant. Gordianvs Avg" type. Although the full legend in the reverse is not preserved, it should read "Providentia Avg," and features Providentia holding scepter and pointing baton at globe (the little round blob by her feet).

Not rare but not common either, and definitely an early Gordian, which makes it that much cooler.

Mine, although it has the same reverse, due to the legend in the obverse is from much later (240-244 CE).



Anyway, congrats on your earlier Gordian III coinage. There is a chance Balbinus and Pupianus were still Co-Emperors with Gordian III when yours was struck. It's fascinating thinking about that.

 

Great coin Ken

 

Deleted based on Ken Dorney's ID

 

This is Severus Alexander!

 

Sorry, I'm too slow.

I do not see Gordian.
Severus Alexander AR Denarius, Providentia
Severus Alexander (222-235 AD). AR Denarius Rome, 222-228 AD.
Obv. IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG,
Rev. PROVIDENTIA AVG, Providentia standing left, holding wand over globe and sceptre.
RIC IV, 2, p. 84, 173.

 

Thanks Ken , that explains it all.

Thanks for your quest of this mysterious denarius, Sallent

Some real Gordies:

 

Rated scarce, this Tet of Gordian III was struck in Antioch. The Emperor is heading left. Prieur 298.