Ancient Rome Emperor Gordian III AR Antoninianus Rome Minted 239-240AD

Description: Ancient Rome Emperor Gordian III AR Antoninianus Rome Mint 239-240AD. Gordian III would take the throne at a very young age being barely a teenager. The year 238 AD, or as many know it "The year of the five emperors" was a tumultuous year for Rome. In the year 238AD, a group of landowners grew tired of high taxes imposed by the current Emperor Maximinus. They would proclaim the elderly Gordian I as emperor. The revolt was soon suppressed by the local governor Numidia. The senate would use this revolt as a reason to get rid of Maximinus by recognizing Gordian as emperor. Upon his death, they would proclaim two new emperors Pupienus and Balbimus. As Maximinus descended on Rome to stop the revolt, his army was halted. Tired of his leadership the emperor was murdered by his own troops. The troops in Rome would kill Pupienus and Balbimus recognizing Gordian III as emperor. Gordian would rule the empire from 238-244AD. Obverse: IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG; radiate, draped bust right./Reverse: ROMAE AETERNAE; Roma seated left on cuirass, holding victory and sceptre. RIC 70/ RSC 314 20mm-4.14grams There are no refunds for this listing. If you purchase this item you agree to pay a fixed shipping costs fee. If there are any issues during the bidding, purchasing, shipping, or receiving phases of this listing please notify me before taking out a claim. Customer satisfaction is very important to me. I will do everything I can to correct the situation. I offer a guarantee of authenticity on all coins I sell. If a numismatics expert tells you different, and you can provide proof I will issue you a full refund no questions asked. We understand sometimes counterfeit coins make it through. However, these are all from my personal collection and have been studied extensively. Thank you for checking out my listing!

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