CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY
- Emperor:
- Gordian III
- Denomination:
- AR Antoninianus
- Composition:
- Silver
- Date:
- 240-243 AD
- Obverse:
- IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right
- Reverse:
- AETERNITATI AVG, Sol, radiate, standing left with globe
- Reference:
- RIC 83; RSC 41; Sear 2430
- Province:
- Rome
- Grade:
- aVF
Gordian III became the youngest sole Roman emperor at the age of 13 after the death of Emperor Severus Alexander. The last of the 6 Emperors in the tumultuous Year of the 6 emperors - the year 238AD in which 6 people had been Roman Emperor. His reign was not long. He died at the age of 19, possibly at Zaitha at the hands of his army, or in battle against the Sassanids.
I, Peter A. Piliouras of Ancient Coin Traders irrevocably guarantee for life to the Purchaser that this ancient coin is authentic. If this coin is deemed not to be authentic by a professional certification service, then I will refund to the Purchaser the full cost of acquiring the coin (including shipping) together with the certification fees.
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Signed: Peter Anthony Piliouras
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