Roman Silver Antoninianus of Gordian III (AD 238-244) NGC(VF)
Order Code: GORDIAN3RD(ANT)NGC Weight/Dimensions: 45.48 g | 3.4" L x 2.4" W x 0.4" H Grade Condition: (VF) Metal: Silver Obverse: Portrait of emperor Reverse: Various pagan deities reflecting contemporary political, military, and religious themes
Gordian III assumed the throne in 238, at the ripe old age of 13. The youthful, good-natured Gordian managed to survive for six years, among the longest reigns of any emperor during the Age of Chaos, before being killed.