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7 New Coins - 3 Gordian III

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A toned Gordian III, more silver than this colour

7-New-Coins---3-Gordian-III
7-New-Coins---3-Gordian-III
Gordian III
Coin: Silver Antoninianus
IMP CAES GORDIANVS PIVS AVG - radiate, draped & cuirassed bust right
PM TR P II COS PP - Gordian standing left, sacrificing over altar from patera.
Mint: Rome (AD 238-244)
Wt./Size/Axis: 5.35g / 24mm / -
References: RIC 54
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Really like the bust detail of the emperors young face. He was one of the good ones. Too bad he didn't live long enough to make a difference in an otherwise corrupt empire.
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I agree...an exceptionally nice portrait on this one. Nice acquisition.
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Thanks echizento, I will post the others tomorrow. It has been a lot of fun attributing them.
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Wonderful portrait ! I see now you must have had a good day at the auctions ?
Some days you just can't lose !
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all 3 are really nice coins. The prices arent bad these days (due the holidays)
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