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Hi I just purchased this coin. Does anyone know if it is Gordian III . I have not been able to identify this coin and have not seen this coin before. thanks Josephhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Gordian-Ses...047675.l2557
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I can't make out the legend, but the bust does look like him especially the nose. Gordian III had a very pronounced nose.
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A.D. 238-244 Gordian III Silver Antoninianus
Now you can own a genuine 1,700-year-old silver Antoninianus issued under the reign of Gordian III, Rome's much-loved child emperor. This legendary coin carries Gordian III's image. Youthful good looks and a humble nature made him very popular with the Romans. At the age of 13, he was declared Caesar, and within months, named emperor. The sixth ruler of A.D. 238 (known as the Time of Chaos), he was the only child emperor not seduced by the power of Rome. Levelheaded and humble, he listened well to the advice of his elders, and under their guidance drove the Persians out of Mesopotamia. In A.D. 244, the 22-year-old was murdered by the power-hungry Philip I seeking the throne for himself. A great story and an authentic relic of the ancient world - - " don't delay!

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I would disagree,
Alexander Severus was a very good Emperor who was not seduced by power.
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Actually as emperors go they were both among the very few good ones especially during the third century.
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Yes, it's Gordian III, not a Sestertius though but rather an AE 27 from Hadrianopolis, see Moushmov#2680 on http://www.wildwinds.com/coins/gree...polis/i.html
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Agreed , I was just making the point that Gordian III was not the only well mannered teenage Emperor .
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Thanks for identification .Gordian III has so many coins minted under him. I guess the seller misidentified the coin type.
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I guess the seller misidentified the coin type.


My guess is that with him listing "Country/Region of Manufacture: Italy", he was either lazy or can't read Greek, the reverse is quite clear.
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I don't think it's a case that he is lazy, he just doesn't specialise in any particular area. Nice coin.
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