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                Choice GORDIAN III Liberalitas Antoninianus
                              Item #153850796
               Coins & Stamps:Coins:Non-US:Ancient, Medieval
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                                Description

     This coin was minted in 239 AD, during the reign of Gordian III,
     who ruled from 238-244 AD. Gordian III was only 13 when declared
     emperor in 238, but ruled capably under the guidance of his first
     praetorian prefect, Timisitheus. He was not so fortunate with his
     second prefect, M. Julius Philippus, who intrigued against the
     young emperor almost from the start, finally undermining the
     army's loyalty to Gordian to the extent that he was deposed and
     murdered in 244. The obverse of this piece depicts the radiate,
     draped, and cuirassed bust of Gordian III facing right, with
     legends IMP.CAES.M.ANT.GORDIANVS.AVG. The reverse features
     Liberalitas standing left, with legends LIBERALITAS.AVG.II. This
     type was minted to mark the second donative of Gordian's reign,
     held to celebrate his first consulate. Coin is struck on a choice
     heavy flan, and grades a nice EF, with bold devices and legends
     all around, and ample original lustre still evident. A very
     choice example of the type, catalouged as RSC-130. All coins
     guaranteed genuine without restrictions. Buyer pays
     postage/insurance, coin shipped on clearance of funds. PA
     residents please add appropriate sales tax. Visa/MC accepted for
     orders of $20 or more. Member ANA, PAN. For more ancients, please
     visit our WWW page at http://www.philly.infi.net/~mdgeary/ .
     Thanks!

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