GORDIAN III on Horseback! XF Scarce Roman and 44 similar items

Right Click picture to see Large image. Ancient Roman Silver Coin Gordian III ROMAN EMPIRE GORDIAN III 29 July 238 - 25 February 244 A.D. DENARIUS ~ this is a denarius and not the far more common "double denarius"/antoninianus Silver Denarius 20mm. 2.45g. Rome mint. Struck AD 240. Obverse: IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian to right. Reverse: P M TR P III COS P P Gordian III riding on horseback left, raising his right hand addressing troops and holding a scepter in his left hand; chlamys (cloak) billowing behind at shoulder. Beginning with Gordian III the denarius coin begins to become scarce and is eventually replaced entirely by the much more common antoninianus / double denarius. Extremely Fine. Ref. Cohen 234. RIC 81. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ OUR GUARANTEE: All illustrations are of the actual item offered. The authenticity of all pieces is fully guaranteed. Any item ever shown otherwise may be returned unaltered for full refund less shipping. If any item purchased is not to your satisfaction you may return it unaltered within 30 days of purchase for a full refund less shipping. We also guarantee absolute discretion and confidentiality in all transactions. Copyright 2016-17 ZEUS GALLERY ID zeus_gallery . Images are not actual size ~ Please see description for actual measurements.