Roman Silver Denarius of Gordian III (about 1,780-1,785 years ago)
This silver denarius was minted during the reign of Emperor Gordian III, who came to power as a teenager during the tumultuous Crisis of the Third Century. As a silver coin of substantial value, this denarius would have been used for larger transactions and savings throughout the empire during this period of political and economic instability.
Coin Description:
Front side: Portrait of young Gordian III wearing a laurel wreath or radiate crown, with his name and imperial titles in Latin around the edge
Back side: Likely depicts Roman deities such as Jupiter, Mars, or personifications like Victory, Peace, or Providentia
Technical Details:
Silver composition
Denarius denomination (standard silver Roman coin)
NGC certified (Numismatic Guaranty Corporation) with VF (Very Fine) grade
Reference designation: G
Minted between 238-244 CE in Rome or other imperial mints
Condition: Very Fine (VF), indicating clear details with moderate wear
Historical Significance: This coin represents a brief period of relative stability during the chaotic Crisis of the Third Century. At just 13 years old when proclaimed emperor, Gordian III's six-year reign was significantly longer than most of his predecessors during this turbulent era. Initially controlled by the Senate and his grandmother, he later fell under the influence of his father-in-law and Praetorian Prefect, Timesitheus. His reign ended with his death during a Persian campaign, possibly at the hands of his successor Philip the Arab, illustrating the dangerous imperial politics of the period.
This silver denarius was minted during the reign of Emperor Gordian III, who came to power as a teenager during the tumultuous Crisis of the Third Century. As a silver coin of substantial value, this denarius would have been used for larger transactions and savings throughout the empire during this period of political and economic instability.
Coin Description:
Front side: Portrait of young Gordian III wearing a laurel wreath or radiate crown, with his name and imperial titles in Latin around the edge
Back side: Likely depicts Roman deities such as Jupiter, Mars, or personifications like Victory, Peace, or Providentia
Technical Details:
Silver composition
Denarius denomination (standard silver Roman coin)
NGC certified (Numismatic Guaranty Corporation) with VF (Very Fine) grade
Reference designation: G
Minted between 238-244 CE in Rome or other imperial mints
Condition: Very Fine (VF), indicating clear details with moderate wear
Historical Significance: This coin represents a brief period of relative stability during the chaotic Crisis of the Third Century. At just 13 years old when proclaimed emperor, Gordian III's six-year reign was significantly longer than most of his predecessors during this turbulent era. Initially controlled by the Senate and his grandmother, he later fell under the influence of his father-in-law and Praetorian Prefect, Timesitheus. His reign ended with his death during a Persian campaign, possibly at the hands of his successor Philip the Arab, illustrating the dangerous imperial politics of the period.
This silver denarius was minted during the reign of Emperor Gordian III, who came to power as a teenager during the tumultuous Crisis of the Third Century. As a silver coin of substantial value, this denarius would have been used for larger transactions and savings throughout the empire during this period of political and economic instability.
Coin Description:
Front side: Portrait of young Gordian III wearing a laurel wreath or radiate crown, with his name and imperial titles in Latin around the edge
Back side: Likely depicts Roman deities such as Jupiter, Mars, or personifications like Victory, Peace, or Providentia
Technical Details:
Silver composition
Denarius denomination (standard silver Roman coin)
NGC certified (Numismatic Guaranty Corporation) with VF (Very Fine) grade
Reference designation: G
Minted between 238-244 CE in Rome or other imperial mints
Condition: Very Fine (VF), indicating clear details with moderate wear
Historical Significance: This coin represents a brief period of relative stability during the chaotic Crisis of the Third Century. At just 13 years old when proclaimed emperor, Gordian III's six-year reign was significantly longer than most of his predecessors during this turbulent era. Initially controlled by the Senate and his grandmother, he later fell under the influence of his father-in-law and Praetorian Prefect, Timesitheus. His reign ended with his death during a Persian campaign, possibly at the hands of his successor Philip the Arab, illustrating the dangerous imperial politics of the period.
