ANCIENT ROME Gordian III 238-244 AD - NGC CH XF BI Tetradrachm ANTIOCH Eagle

Description: Thank you for looking at this beautiful example of an ancient Roman coin. It features amazing style and history. This is a great chance to own a piece of history, expand your collection, or give as a gift. All coins are guaranteed authentic for life. NGC has rated this coin as Choice Extra Fine with a 5/5 Strike and 4/5 Surface. Obverse: Gordian III was Roman emperor from 238 to 244. At the age of 13, he became the youngest sole emperor up to that point. Gordian was the son of Antonia Gordiana and Junius Balbus, who died before 238. Antonia Gordiana was the daughter of Emperor Gordian I and younger sister of Emperor Gordian II. Very little is known of his early life before his acclamation. Gordian had assumed the name of his maternal grandfather in 238. Reverse: In ancient Rome, the eagle was known as the king of birds. It was a symbol of imperial power, and therefore represented courage, strength and immortality. The eagle remains one of the most famous animal symbols associated with ancient Rome today. The inscription ΔΗΜΑΡΧ ЄΞΟΥCΙΑC in Greek, meaning “The leader of the People, the Authority”. Era: Ancient RomanRuler: Gordian IIIDate: 238 - 244 ADDenomination: Billon TetradrachmObverse: Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right Reverse: Eagle facing, head to the left, wings outstretched, holding a wreath in its beak; ΔΗΜΑΡΧ ЄΞΟΥCΙΑCSize: 28 mm, 11.5 gramsMint: AntiochReference: Prieur 282 Professional Numismatic Notes: Wide flan with beautiful eye appeal! ******************************************************************** STORE AND SHIPPING POLICIES, PLEASE READ********************************************************************- Shipping is FAST and FREE with tracking!- If you want shipping insurance, please let me know. Your invoice will be adjusted according to the cost of the insurance. Lucky Coin and Antiques LLC will not be held liable for lost mail that does not have the added shipping insurance. - All coins are guaranteed authentic for life.- Please message me for any additional photos or questions.- All items will come in a bubble wrap package to insure absolute protection for the contents inside.- Combine up to 5 coins on one shipping charge.- Thank you for supporting my small business! ********************************************************************

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