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Roman Provincial, Macedonia, Gordian III (238-244 AD), Æ26

238-244 AD, Thessalonica mint

Roman Provincial, Macedonia, Gordian III (238-244 AD), Æ26
Roman Provincial, Macedonia, Gordian III (238-244 AD), Æ26
Roman Provincial, Macedonia, Gordian III (238-244 AD), Æ26
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Article code:  16-6219
Obverse: Bust of Gordianus to right.
Reverse: Tripod with five apples.

Diameter: 25,8 mm
Weight: 12,30 g

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Gordian III: grandson of Gordian I and Roman Emperor from 238-244 AD. He was the proclaimed Emperor at 14 years old, and the last one to succeed during the 'Year of the Six Emperors'.
This was the start of the Crisis of the Third Century when the Roman Empire nearly collapsed under the pressures of foreign invasions, civil wars, rebellions and political instability.
In 241, Gordian was married to Furia Sabinia Tranquillina, daughter of the prefect of the Praetorian Guard.

In 241 AD, for the last time in Roman history, Gordian III opened the doors of the Temple of Janus for his war with Shapur I. The Gates of Janus were closed in times of peace and opened in times of war.

After the untimely death of his father-in-law, the new commander of the Roman forces was Marcus Julius Philippus. He used his position to foment mutiny and undermine Gordian's power. In the spring of 244, Gordian was murdered by the troops and succeeded by Philip as Philip I the Arab.

Features and Specifications

Period Roman
Category Coins
Material AE (copper/bronze)
Country Roman Provincial
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