Ancient Rome: Gordian III, large Bronze Sestertius (238-244 AD)
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Obverse: IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG, laureate, draped & cuirassed bust of Gordian III right.
Reverse: VIRTVS AVG, Virtus standing front, head left, helmeted, with branch & spear, shield resting against leg, SC in fields. 29mm and 19.20gm. Nice larger type coin.
Gordian III (Marcus Antonius Gordianus Pius Augustus, 225-244 AD) was a Roman Emperor from 238 to 244 AD, becoming the youngest sole emperor at age 13 after the tumultuous "Year of the Six Emperors," rising through the Senate's choice following his grandfather's rebellion. His reign, marked by frontier conflicts, saw significant coinage featuring Roman virtues like Fortuna Redux (Fortune Restored) and Virtus (Courage). He died in Mesopotamia, likely killed by his own soldiers or Philip the Arab, who then succeeded him.
Key Aspects of His Reign:
Accession: Chosen by the Senate in 238 AD, he provided a link to traditional nobility during a period of instability, with powerful figures like Timesitheus acting as regents.
Military Campaigns: He campaigned successfully against the Sassanid Persians in the East, reclaiming territory lost by his predecessors.
Coinage: His coins are well-known, depicting traditional Roman virtues and themes, reflecting stability and imperial authority, with examples featuring Victory (VICTOR AETER) and Security (SECURITAS PERPETUA).
Death: He died in 244 AD in Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq) at the young age of 19, leading to the swift rise of Philip the Arab, who was Praetorian Prefect at the time.
Significance:
Gordian III's reign represents a brief moment of perceived stability within the Crisis of the Third Century, with his coinage offering insight into Roman imperial ideology and popular appeals during a turbulent era.
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