The Civil Wars and The Third Century (AD 193 - 296) [ with thumbnail images ]
| Julia Paula, AD
219-220, first wife of Elagabalus, AR Denarius, 2.65 gm, RSC-6a, RIC-211 obv.: "IVLIA PAVLA AVG" Bare-headed and draped bust right. rev.: "CONCORDIA" Concordia seated left, holding patera; in field left, star. note: Minor wear on obverse. Good detail on reverse. Very pleasing coin for this scarce Empress. |
$185.00 |
| Gordian III, AD
241-242, AR (silver) Denarius, 3.00 gm, 19 mm, SearM-8682 obv.: "IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG" Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. rev.: "SECVRITAS PVBLICA" Security seated left, holding scepter in right hand, resting left arm on throne. note: Nice coin with strong strike. A more difficult denomination for this Emperor as many were melted down to create antoninianii. |
$75.00 |
| Gordian III, AD
241,
AR (silver) Denarius, 2.11 gm, 19.5 mm, SearM-8672 obv.: "IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG" Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. rev.: "AETERNITATI AVG" Sol standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left. note: Good detail and reverse. A more difficult denomination for this Emperor as many were melted down to create antoninianii. |
$70.00 |
| Gordian III, AD
241,
AR (silver) Denarius, 2.89 gm, 20 mm, SearM-8674 obv.: "IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG" Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. rev.: "IOVIS STATOR" Jupiter standing facing, head right, resting on scepter and holding thunderbolt. note: Good detail and nice portrait. A more difficult denomination for this Emperor as many were melted down to create antoninianii. |
$70.00 |
| Gordian III, AD
239, AR (silver) Antoninianus, 4.73 gm, 22 mm, SearM-8600 obv.: "IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG" Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. rev.: "AEQVITAS AVG" Aequitas standing facing, head left, holding scales and cornucopia. note: Strong strike, just a bit of early die wear on reverse. Much better than average on these pieces. |
$60.00 |
| Gordian III, AD
239, AR (silver) Antoninianus, 4.06 gm, 22x23 mm, RSC-299 obv.: "IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG" Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. rev.: "PROVIDENTIA AVG" Providence standing left, holding wand over globe and scepter. note: Strong strike, excellent front and back. |
$80.00 |
| Gordian III, AD
241, AR (silver) Antoninianus, 3.30 gm, 22 mm, SearM-8648 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 laurel-branch and resting left arm on lyre. note: Well, they cannot all be perfect. This one is a bit rough on the obverse and later stage of die wear on the reverse. But at this price for a silver coin 1750+ years old, I still think it is a bargain! |
$25.00 |
| Gordian III, AD
239, AR (silver) Antoninianus, 4.60 gm, 22 mm, SearM-8600 obv.: "IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG" Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. rev.: "AEQVITAS AVG" Aequitas standing facing, head left, holding scales and cornucopia. note: Great portrait, reasonable reverse. Nice coin. |
$60.00 |
| Gordian III, AD
243 - 244, AR (silver) Antoninianus, 4.45 gm, 21 mm, SearM-8663 obv.: "IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG" Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. rev.: "VICTORIA AETERNA" Victory standing left, resting on shield set on captive and holding palm. |
$60.00 |
| Gordian III, AD
243 - 244, AR (silver) Antoninianus, 3.89 gm, 22 mm, SearM-8623 obv.: "IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG" Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. rev.: "MARS PROPVG" Mars advancing right, carrying transverse spear and shield. note: Normal circulation wear and some porosity. |
$45.00 |
| Gordian III, AD
241 - 243, AR (silver) Antoninianus, 3.32 gm, 21x24 mm, SearM-8615 obv.: "IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG" Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. rev.: "IOVI STRATORI" Jupiter standing facing, head right, resting on scepter and holding thunderbolt. note: Soft strike and some wear on this budget-friendly specimen. |
$25.00 |
| Gordian III, AD
243 - 244, AR (silver) Antoninianus, 3.46 gm, 21x23 mm, SearM-8613 obv.: "IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG" Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. rev.: "FORTVNA REDVX" Fortuna seated left, holding rudder and cornucopia. note: Nice coin with very little wear but slightly worn reverse die. A less common variety without the wheel under the seat. Probably an Antioch issue. |
$60.00 |
| Gordian III, AD
243 - 244, AR (silver) Antoninianus, 4.10 gm, 22 mm, SearM-8651 obv.: "IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG" Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. rev.: "P M TR P VI COS II P P" Apollo seated left, holding laurel-branch and resting left arm on lyre. note: Reasonable portrait, very late die reverse. |
$25.00 |
| Gordian III, AD
241 - 243, AR (silver) Antoninianus, 3.66 gm, 22 mm, SearM-8670 obv.: "IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG" Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. rev.: "VIRTVTI AVGVSTI" Hercules, nude, standing facing, head right, right hand on hip, left holding lion's skin and resting on club set on rock. note: Good toned metal on this desirable reverse. |
$45.00 |
| Gordian III, AD
241-242, AR (silver) Antoninianus, 4.85 gm, 23 mm, SearM-8660 obv.: "IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG" Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. rev.: "SECVRIT PERP" Security standing facing, head left, legs crossed, holding scepter in right hand, resting left arm on column. note: Nice coin with strong strike. |
$60.00 |
