Gordian III
| MARCVS ANTONIVS GORDIANVS was born in 225. His grandfather was Gordian I and his uncle was Gordian II. After their failed revolt in 238, Gordian was raised (April, 238) to Caesar under the Senate's co-Augusti, Balbinus and Pupienus. When they were killed in July, 238, Gordian became sole Augustus. His rule was mild and wise with his Praetorian Praefect, Timesitheus, whose daughter Tranquillina he married in 241. Unfortunately, both Timesitheus and Gordian died on campaign against the Sassanians in 243-244. His mysterious death on February 25, 244 possibly was plotted by his successor, Philip I |
Fouree of an AR Antoninianus (22mm 4.09g) Struck AD 240
Obv: IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG Radiate draped bust right
Rev:LIBERALITAS AVG III Liberalitas standing left, holding an abacus and cornucopia
RIC 67
AR Antoninianus (21mm 3.14g) Struck AD 240-244 Rome
Obv: IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG Radiate draped bust right
Rev: SECVRIT PERPET Securitas, standing left, with scepter, leaning against column
RIC 152
AR Antoninianus (21.71mm, 3.4g) Struck AD 238-239 Rome
Obv: IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS Radiate Draped and cuirassed bust right
Rev: VICTORIA AVG Victory advancing left carrying wreath and palm
RIC IV 202, Sear 8664, RSC 357
