I want to start this with aknowledging the members here in the Ancients Forum. I've been in other forums on other sites, but this is a great community. Most are generous sharing what they've learned with us new comers to ancients. The generousity doesn't stop there. There are members that go out of their way. This would be a very long thread to name everyone. There are a few I'm sure know I'm refering to. After the holidays I received a PM that just took me by complete suprise. A few days later it was followed by a package in the mail. I'm so moved by the generousity. The holidays here weren't exactly the greatest because the week before Christmas my mother in law passed away. While I'm sure she hated me I had a lot of respect for her and she will be missed. I really just wanted to take the time to thank you guys and ladies. And thanks @Sallent for this awsome gift. It's going to be a goal to update my photography set up within the next few months, it's definately lacking. This coin is so shiny it was difficult to shoot. Gordian III AR, 22mm, 5.3g, Rome 238/9 AD IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG radiate, cuirassed bust right IOVS CONSERVATORI Jupiter standing left nude with mantle over arms. holding scepter and thunderbolt over a small figure of emperor. RIC IV 2; SEAR 8614 As always share what ever you feel like. It don't even have to be associated.
That coin looks familiar. I'm happy to hear you liked it, and I'm glad it went to a great home. Here are my current Gordian III coins: Plus I have one more denarius yet to photograph!
I lack all but one of those and a Pax. The Pax reverse is on my "to get" list. Zeroing in on Vespasian/Pax.
that's a nice gordian iii ant! a nice gift from a nice guy! here's a gordian iii ant i picked up last year i like. it wasn't a gift, but when the seller (Sphinx at vcoins) didn't have one of the coins I ordered, he sent me this one...which cost about 30% more than the one I originally wanted. Gordian III, AR Antoninianus, 241 AD O: IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG ,Radiate bust right, draped and cuirassed, R: PM TR P IIII COS II PP - Emperor standing right, holding a spear and a globe. Rome mint. RIC 92, 24 mm, 4.1g.
A nice gift! I have a few bit this is my favorite. Gordian III AR Antoninianus, RIC 86, RSC 121 Gordian III AR Antoninianus. IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, radiate, draped & cuirassed bust right / LAETITIA AVG N, Laetitia standing right with wreath & rudder .
What a great gift! Thanks to the gifter! Here's my only Gordian III: 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
My Gordian III Bronze Sestertius Rome mint, A.D. 241-243 Obv: IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG Rev: AETERNITATI AVG - Sol, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe, between S and C RIC 297(a) 29x30mm, 17.6g.
Nice @Smojo ! and nice giving @Sallent ... My Gordian III is AE: RI Gordian III 238-244 CE AE As 25mm Hercules S-C
