Caesar, A.D. 238
Augustus, A.D. 238-244
Silver Double Denarius
Rome mint, A.D. 238-239
Obv: IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG
Rev: VICTORIA AVG - Victory, advancing left, holding wreath and palm branch.
RIC 5
20x22mm, 4.0g.
Gordian III, known as “the Boy Emperor,” was 13 years old when he became emperor. His rule was successful and just, largely due to the influence of his adviser, Timesithius. But after the death of Timesitheus in A.D. 243, the still teen-aged Gordian was easy prey for the scheming Philip I, who turned the army against him. To this day Gordian’s death is surrounded in mystery, and few believe Philip’s assertion to the Senate that he died a natural death.
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