I think I have Gordian III fever!

Congrats on adding that sweet OP-coin, Mag Max

 

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Very nice coins, Steve and Mat!

 

Aaaahhh !
Gordian III, one of the most popular collecting areas : abundant, cheap, some nice styles and varieties, a good emperor for beginners, an interesting theme for advanced collectors


Gordian III, Antoninianus Rome mint c.241-243 AD
IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, Draped and radiate bust of Gordian right
VIRTVTI AVGVSTI, Hercules standing right, leaning on club
5.41 gr
Ref : RCV #8670, Cohen #404



Gordian III, "monster" Antoninianus Rome mint AD 243
IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind
SECVRITAS PERPETUA, Securitas standing left, holding scepter and resting on column
6,95 gr, 25 mm
Ref : RIC #153, RCV #8661, Cohen #336
Ex FORVM ancient coins



Gordian III, Denarius Rome mint, AD 241
IMP GORDIANS PIVS FEL AVG, laureate and draped bust right
AETERNITATI AVG, Sol standing left, holding globe
2,57 gr
Ref : RSC # 39, RCV #8672

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Gordian III, Denarius Rome mint, AD 240
IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, laureate and draped bust right
DIANA LVCIFERA, Diana standing right, holding lighted torch in hands
3,08 gr
Ref : RSC # 69, RCV # 8673



Gordian III, Denarius Rome mint, AD 241
IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, laureate and draped bust right
IOVIS STATOR, Jupiter standing, holding spear
3.27 gr
Ref : RSC # 113, RCV # 8674



Gordian III, Denarius Rome mint, AD 241
IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, laureate and draped bust right
SALVS AVGVSTI, Salus standing right, feeding snake
4.4 gr
Ref : RIC IV part III # 129a, RSC # 325, RCV # 8681

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Gordian III, Denarius Rome mint, AD 240
IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, laureate and draped bust right
SECVRITAS PVBLICA Securitas seated on throne left, holding scepter in right hand
2,94 gr
Ref : RSC # 340, RCV #8682



Gordian III, Denarius Rome mint, AD 241
IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, laureate and draped bust right
VENVS VICTRIX, Venus standing left, holding helmet in right hand, scepter in left hand and leaning on shield
2.88 gr
Ref : RIC IV part III # 131, RSC # 347, RCV # 8683



Gordian III, Sestertius Rome mint, AD 241/243
IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, laureate and draped bust right, seen from behind
IOVI STATORI, Jupiter standing, looking right, holding thuderbolt and sceptre. S C in field
20,18 gr
Ref : Cohen #111, RCV # 8710, RIC # 298a

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