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                Fortuna Redux AR Antoninianus of GORDIAN III
                              Item #138015671
               Coins & Stamps:Coins:Non-US:Ancient, Medieval
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                                Description

     This coin was minted 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.GORDIANVS.PIVS.FEL.AVG. The reverse features Fortuna seated
     left, wheel under seat, with legends FORT.REDVX. This type refers
     to the vows that were offered for the safe return of Gordian from
     the Persian campaign. Coin shows original dark colour with golden
     highlights, and grades a nice VF, with clear devices and legends.
     A nice original example of the type, catalouged as RSC-97. 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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