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Thank you for the video. I have a Gordian III sestertius [RIC IVc 307a]. It's really big(almost 30 mm) and well-preserved. I am not a collector. I just wanted to have something ancient. I look at it from time to time and think to myself - this thing is so old! A human being made it almost 1800 years ago!
I got an antoninianus from Gordian III recently. It’s my third Roman coin and first Roman coin that actually has silver! I got it for a very low price too.
Same but it was only my second ancient coin. Came in one of those NGC holders which I quickly liberated it from. The look on everyones faced when I hand it to them. Hard to believe something that old and in great condition can be owned for 100 usd. I know if I found one I would be bummed when I found out what its worth. Holding it and rubbing it in your fingers really give you a sense of time traveling. So cool
The only denarius I have found so far with my metal detector is one of Gordian the third. An old man has just asked me if I found some treasure in this field (I did not). He was still in view when I found this denarius. My joy was immense.
I got to see a coin of gordian III, found in the roman ruins of Lisbon on which the museun stood. It was the only coin found there apparently. His jovial face is so iconic one can immediately recognize it. He had a sad life but like you said, he'd be happy at being so loved by numismatists today
Fascinating video!! I am about to be enjoying watching this.. As it is my big interest to look at everything of coins under Gordian III. Wow! ❤😉👍. Thanks so much!!!
My Gordian III is not viewed in your video. My searches have only found similar but not specifically accurate rendering of it, I’d come to find a large assortment of strikes of this Caesar, as you had mentioned. Thank you for your submissions on UA-cam, fantastico mon amis.
I searched long and hard for a large coin with the most youthful portrait of Gordian I could possibly find. Took quite awhile, but I did manage to finally find a wonderful sestertius of the chubby-cheeked emperor. Your video was illuminating. Keep up the good work!
I managed to snag a beautiful antoninian with a well struck reverse of Hercules from Savoca. Funny, it wasn't on my wishlist during the auction but seeing the reverse being so well preserved was something I couldn't pass up.
Same here! Actually my first ancient silver when I was only 8 years old. It cost a whopping $20 for a beautiful example out of a coin magazine in 1995.
great, informative video - as always. I own 2 Antoniniaus' of Gordian III. one has Sol on the reverse and the other has Liberalitias on the reverse... after watching this video I think I will acquire more coins of Gordian III for my collection. Thanks again for a great video!!
Oh yes, the famous Gordian of coin collector's. I have one, which is one of my most beautiful, but far from my most valuable as many of you do also. Another good episode
It's amazing the number of types, sub-types and varieties of Neocaesarean coins dated POH = 178 (= 241/2 AD), I suppose the Emperor was probably there in town returning from his first Persian campaign, as so many coins were issued from this rather minor mint, even if almost every reverse die was profited to create a new type or variety... yes, one thinks Gordian was thinking of us numismatists!
I believe I’m wearing one in a bezel. The obverse definitely looks like it but the reverse is not one I saw on this video. It’s of a standing person holding a long stick with right hand while the left elbow is leaning on something that resembles a Roman column. Any idea what I have? Thx
I have some Provincial coins of him out of Cappadocia (drachm and an AE)..I also have an AE of Tranquillina. I believe Gordian III’s reign was the last for Roman Provincial coins out of Cappadocia.
Gordian's coins are very attractive. It's a shame he or his regent Timesitheus weren't more adventurous with their reverses! I also agree that his youthful face encourages a sad rumination on the eventual fate of the young man, who by all accounts was noble and tried his best. There are some interesting issues from the Antioch mint before his Persian campaign where his button nose is straightened out and he is given some facial hair to look ready for war! Perhaps this depiction was a consequence of growing up too.
@@christopherevans2445 yea I mean there's probably more of an art to selling it than gold bullion but anything cool is liquid if you love it ppl pick up on the enthusiasm I imagine.
I have a medal of a Gordian III coin. The gold original is in the British Museum as is a similar medal. What interests me is the reverse. A coin dealer in London told me it signifies "across the oceans" and looks like figures in a ship or boat. Are you familiar with this?
Somehow, he continues to avoid my capture. In my cleaning journey I have found Alexander Severus denari and Sesterti and antoninioni of Philip, but the middle man, or boy, Gordian, still hasn't made his appearance.
The one thing this guy did right was choose his father in law as Praetorian Prefect. That man led two successful campaigns against the Goths and Sassanids in a time where most other generals lost. He was an equite and he was exceptional in both finance and military logistics, which made him valuable for 30 years under several different regimes.
@@ClassicalNumismaticshe's my favorite figure of the Third Century, along with Dexippus and Odaenathus. They all rose to the occasion just as well as Probus or Aurelian in my opinion, just on different scales.
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Thank you for the video. I have a Gordian III sestertius [RIC IVc 307a]. It's really big(almost 30 mm) and well-preserved.
I am not a collector. I just wanted to have something ancient. I look at it from time to time and think to myself - this thing is so old!
A human being made it almost 1800 years ago!
Its a bit poetic to think that his while his reign was a footnote in the history of Rome, his coinage was a milestone.
I got an antoninianus from Gordian III recently. It’s my third Roman coin and first Roman coin that actually has silver! I got it for a very low price too.
Keep going! But be careful, Roman Silver is addicting.
Same but it was only my second ancient coin. Came in one of those NGC holders which I quickly liberated it from. The look on everyones faced when I hand it to them. Hard to believe something that old and in great condition can be owned for 100 usd. I know if I found one I would be bummed when I found out what its worth. Holding it and rubbing it in your fingers really give you a sense of time traveling. So cool
The only denarius I have found so far with my metal detector is one of Gordian the third. An old man has just asked me if I found some treasure in this field (I did not). He was still in view when I found this denarius. My joy was immense.
Good ol' Gordie makes collectors and metal detectors alike very happy when he comes around :)
Thanks!
Thank you, thats very kind :)
I got to see a coin of gordian III, found in the roman ruins of Lisbon on which the museun stood. It was the only coin found there apparently. His jovial face is so iconic one can immediately recognize it. He had a sad life but like you said, he'd be happy at being so loved by numismatists today
Love your videos. Keep em' coming.
They will keep on coming :)
Fascinating video!! I am about to be enjoying watching this.. As it is my big interest to look at everything of coins under Gordian III. Wow! ❤😉👍. Thanks so much!!!
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it! How many coins of Gordian have you got?
I look forward to every new video of yours. I have one Antoninianus with a standing emperor holding a spear and a globe on the reverse
Lovely! Thats a type I consider getting in the future :)
Great video
My Gordian III is not viewed in your video. My searches have only found similar but not specifically accurate rendering of it, I’d come to find a large assortment of strikes of this Caesar, as you had mentioned.
Thank you for your submissions on UA-cam, fantastico mon amis.
Thanks again Leo,yes Gordy is a great coin to start a collection.
Marvelous video 👍
I searched long and hard for a large coin with the most youthful portrait of Gordian I could possibly find. Took quite awhile, but I did manage to finally find a wonderful sestertius of the chubby-cheeked emperor. Your video was illuminating. Keep up the good work!
У меня тоже есть подборка Гордиана, разных номиналов, а также других императоров.Интересный обзор.
What a fantastic description, amazing video as usual my friend!
I managed to snag a beautiful antoninian with a well struck reverse of Hercules from Savoca. Funny, it wasn't on my wishlist during the auction but seeing the reverse being so well preserved was something I couldn't pass up.
Gordian third 's my first antoninianus coin.
So was mine :)
Same here! Actually my first ancient silver when I was only 8 years old. It cost a whopping $20 for a beautiful example out of a coin magazine in 1995.
Same.
Mine, too!
Thanks for the content always consistent. It keeps me going man
I only have one Gordian III, a cappadocian drachm with Mt. Argaeus on the reverse
👏👏👏👏bravo!!! Brillante!!! Buenísimo.
great, informative video - as always. I own 2 Antoniniaus' of Gordian III. one has Sol on the reverse and the other has Liberalitias on the reverse... after watching this video I think I will acquire more coins of Gordian III for my collection. Thanks again for a great video!!
The Sol AETERNITAS type is wonderful! I have a video on the sun god coming soon and this type will be in it :)
@@ClassicalNumismatics Yes a video of coins with Sol Invictus sounds great!
@@ClassicalNumismatics -Yes Please, Definitely will watch a Sol Invictus video too !!
Oh yes, the famous Gordian of coin collector's. I have one, which is one of my most beautiful, but far from my most valuable as many of you do also. Another good episode
Literally my first ancient Roman coin i acquired in my collection
It's amazing the number of types, sub-types and varieties of Neocaesarean coins dated POH = 178 (= 241/2 AD), I suppose the Emperor was probably there in town returning from his first Persian campaign, as so many coins were issued from this rather minor mint, even if almost every reverse die was profited to create a new type or variety... yes, one thinks Gordian was thinking of us numismatists!
Did Gordian III issue any posthumous coins for Gordians I & II?
Apparently not.
I believe I’m wearing one in a bezel. The obverse definitely looks like it but the reverse is not one I saw on this video. It’s of a standing person holding a long stick with right hand while the left elbow is leaning on something that resembles a Roman column. Any idea what I have? Thx
The stick is likely a caduceus. It is probably a depiction of Felicitas
I have some Provincial coins of him out of Cappadocia (drachm and an AE)..I also have an AE of Tranquillina. I believe Gordian III’s reign was the last for Roman Provincial coins out of Cappadocia.
Thats true, I believe his Cappadocian silver issues are amongst some of the last, if not the last.
Gordian's coins are very attractive. It's a shame he or his regent Timesitheus weren't more adventurous with their reverses! I also agree that his youthful face encourages a sad rumination on the eventual fate of the young man, who by all accounts was noble and tried his best. There are some interesting issues from the Antioch mint before his Persian campaign where his button nose is straightened out and he is given some facial hair to look ready for war! Perhaps this depiction was a consequence of growing up too.
I will get one soon with the eagles. I've been having a tough time selling new silver. I'm only buying gold, but can't resist ancient silver.
Cant go wrong with good'ol Gordian. Yes his coins arent rare, nor very pure, but for their price its a lovely piece of history
From what I hear, Roman silver is doing really well right now
@@christopherevans2445 yea I mean there's probably more of an art to selling it than gold bullion but anything cool is liquid if you love it ppl pick up on the enthusiasm I imagine.
I have a medal of a Gordian III coin. The gold original is in the British Museum as is a similar medal. What interests me is the reverse. A coin dealer in London told me it signifies "across the oceans" and looks like figures in a ship or boat. Are you familiar with this?
Im not a specialist, you should check wildwinds and OCRE's pages on Gordian III and see if there is a match
Funny cause my first two ancients were a Gordian the 3rd and a valerian, truly something all ancient collectors share in common
Meanwhile his relatives Gordian I and II are basically unicorns in the numismatic field. Good luck trying to get one of those
We need a Gordian IV with even more common coins!
Somehow, he continues to avoid my capture. In my cleaning journey I have found Alexander Severus denari and Sesterti and antoninioni of Philip, but the middle man, or boy, Gordian, still hasn't made his appearance.
The one thing this guy did right was choose his father in law as Praetorian Prefect. That man led two successful campaigns against the Goths and Sassanids in a time where most other generals lost. He was an equite and he was exceptional in both finance and military logistics, which made him valuable for 30 years under several different regimes.
You are 100% right. In fact, he was the one in charge.
@@ClassicalNumismaticshe's my favorite figure of the Third Century, along with Dexippus and Odaenathus. They all rose to the occasion just as well as Probus or Aurelian in my opinion, just on different scales.
Yo estoy enamorado de gordiano 😂 debo tener cuarenta y tantos reversos distintos 😅
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Congratulations very beautiful coins 🎉 greetings from my UA-cam channel
Complimenti monete molto belle🎉 un saluto dal mio canale UA-cam