Gordian III, AR Antoninianus, Apollo Seated. Beautiful Roman Silver Cheap!

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After the tumultuous Year of Six Emperors, Gordian III was elevated to the throne by the Roman Senate. Zach Beasley has a
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. At the age of 13, Gordian became the youngest sole ruler throughout the empire's history, which meant that during this period, affairs of state were governed by the senate and aristocratic families. But it was a time of peace and prosperity, and Gordian did engage in a few battles against the usual troublemakers, the Persians and Germans. His demise is a mystery, but scholars tend toward the idea that he was killed in battle against the Sasanians. Others hold that he was assassinated by his successor, Philip I.
If you want well-styled, well-struck Roman silver of high fineness, Gordian III is your man! Here’s a simply beautiful antoninianus featuring Apollo seated on the reverse, his lyre by his side. There is a flan flaw at the bottom of the coin, but nothing out of the ordinary when it comes to ancients, and it does not detract.
Gordian III, AD 238-244.
AR Antoninianus, 23mm, 3.1, 12h; Rome mint.
Obv: IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG; Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rev: P M TR P V COS II P P; Apollo seated left, holding branch; left elbow resting on lyre.
Reference: RIC 89.
From the Sulla80 Collection.