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Dutchgulden Pillar of the Community Netherlands 1204 Posts	Posted 07/16/2013 06:42 am Hello guys I saw the following coin on the web of Gordian II. If its really gordian II, I suppose its a very rare and valuable coin? How sure can I be? Thank you for your help! Edited by Dutchgulden 07/16/2013 06:47 am Report this Post to the Staff

Bacchus2 Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 2900 Posts	Posted 07/16/2013 07:22 am From those pictures (suspicious in itself) you can't. If in doubt check against Forvm's ancient fake reports http://www.forumancientcoins.com/fa...umbnails.php or check as best you can given that picture. For coins of this short lived emperor always assume they are fake until proven beyond doubt that it's real Are you sure it's not an ordinary Geordian III? - It looks a lot like him. My Papal States coin collection: https://diadumenian.com/Papal%20Sta...0States.html Medieval coins collection: https://diadumenian.com/Congressofp...0Europe.html Indian Rupee Collection: https://diadumenian.com/Congressofp...0Rupees.html Minor world Silver: https://diadumenian.com/Congressofp...20coins.html Edited by Bacchus2 07/16/2013 07:23 am Report this Post to the Staff
Dutchgulden Pillar of the Community Netherlands 1204 Posts	Posted 07/16/2013 07:30 am Ive asked for better photos.. I keep you guys updated. At first sight I also thought it was gordian iii Report this Post to the Staff
FVRIVS RVFVS Pillar of the Community United States 3447 Posts	Posted 07/16/2013 07:50 am It is Gordian III without question. His father had a very different profile and is quite easy to distinguish from the son (although much harder from grandpa) Report this Post to the Staff
ioan New Member Romania 35 Posts	Posted 07/16/2013 09:29 am I agree GORDIAN III (238-244). Denarius. Rome. Obv: IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev: P M TR P III COS II P P. Apollo seated left, holding branch; left elbow based on lyra. RIC 114.3 but...there are some differences on reverse Report this Post to the Staff
echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 07/16/2013 09:58 am Better pictures would help, from what I can tell the coin looks fine to me. His coins are common and this one IMO would be about $20 at best. Report this Post to the Staff
Dutchgulden Pillar of the Community Netherlands 1204 Posts	Posted 07/16/2013 11:39 am Here is a batter photo, its indeed Gordian III! Dont know why the seller is telling its Gordian II, to make more money I suppose.. Report this Post to the Staff
Ancientnoob Pillar of the Community United States 5155 Posts	Posted 07/16/2013 12:42 pm based on the bust and reverse type its G3 for sure. Report this Post to the Staff
malamute67 Valued Member Spain 319 Posts	Posted 07/16/2013 12:52 pm Gordianus III sure....."....PIUS FEL...." Gordianus II ....."....AFR...." Report this Post to the Staff
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