CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY

Emperor:
Gordian III
Denomination:
AR Antoninianus
Composition:
Silver
Date:
238-239 AD
Obverse:
IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right
Reverse:
VIRTVS AVG, Virtus standing facing in military dress, head left, with shield and spear
Reference:
RIC 6, RSC 381
Province:
Rome
Grade:
aEF
Nicely struck. Very little wear. 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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