eBay Menu Roman Empire Ancient Greek U.S. Coins World Coins All Listings Shop by EMPEROR Antoninus Pius Augustus Caracalla Commodus Diocletian Domitian Elagabalus Geta Gordian III Hadrian Julius Caesar Lucius Verus Marcus Aurelius Maximinus Thrax Nero Philip the Arab Septimius Severus Severus Alexander Trajan Vespasian Roman Republic Ancient Roman Empire Silver AntoninianusEmperor Gordian III (r. 238-244 A.D.) "> "> "> Click Thumbnails to Enlarge Obverse: Portrait of Emperor Gordian III wearing radiate crown Reverse: Various Roman gods/goddesses Date: c. 238-244 A.D. Size: 20-22mm diameter (penny-nickel size), 3-4g weight Composition: Silver Exact coin pictured is for sale. Interested in buying a coin of a different emperor? Please check out our other listings. Gordian III became emperor at the age of 13, after the death of his grandfather Gordian I and the subsequent overthrow of Emperor Maximinus Thrax. As a teenage emperor, his reign was marked by the influence of his advisors, including the Praetorian Prefect Timesitheus and the philosopher Plotinus. During his rule, Gordian III faced military conflicts along the empire's frontiers. He successfully repelled several attacks by the Sassanian Persians, and he also dealt with raids by Germanic tribes along the Danube frontier. Gordian III was known for his popularity among the Roman people and his relatively mild governance. His reign saw efforts to restore stability and improve the financial state of the empire. However, Gordian III's reign faced challenges from within the imperial court, particularly from his Praetorian Prefect Philip the Arab. In 244 AD, Gordian III died under mysterious circumstances, possibly as a result of a conspiracy involving Philip. Philip then became the next Roman emperor. Gordian III is remembered as a young and well-liked emperor who faced military and political challenges during his short rule. Despite his efforts to stabilize the empire, his reign ultimately ended in a tragic and uncertain manner. Our Policies 1) No photoediting - all pictures are unedited 2) Fast shipping - all coins shipped within one business day of purchase 3) No overmarketing - only a simple description of wear/luster 4) 30-day return policy - no return fees 5) Guaranteed authentic for life Gift Options We offer multiple options for those looking to give our coins as gifts, or display/present them. Please contact us if you are interested, and we can update the listing to include them. Printed/signed certificate of authenticity ($5 additional) Black velvet display holder ($10 additional) Floating coin frame ($10 additional)