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Gordian
III AD 234 - 238 HEAD: Bust of Gordian with a radiate crown, which is the common feature of all antoninani. LEGEND: IMPGORDIANVSPIVSFELAVG-Imperator Gordianus Felix Pius Augustus TAILS: Apollo seated on throne leaning on Lyre. Apollo was the patron god of music and he is often represented with his favorite musical instrument. LEGEND: PMTRPIIICOSIIPP- Pontifex Maximus Tribunica Potestatis 4 Consul 2. Pater Patriae |
| Coin Denomination-Antoninani/
Double Denarius. Gordian was a very young man when he ascended to
the throne. He was easily remove by his Praetorian Prefect who took
charge of the empire. Coin is 3/4" in diameter |
| *RCE2V
$66 Gordian III post earrings in silver. Please specify heads or
tails or 1 of each. *RCD2V $66 Gordian III dangle earrings. . *RCR2V $136 Gordian III ring Please specify heads or tails worn out or one of each.. *RCL2V $146 Gordian III cufflinks. Please specify heads or tails out or each side worn out. *RCBT2V $39 Gordian III buttons, Please specify heads or tails and number of buttons *RCH2V $36 Gordian III charm or pendant. |
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Faustina senior
Died AD 141 HEAD: Bust of Faustina LEGEND: DIVA FAUSTINA (Faustina the divine) TAILS: Provendentia (Roman goddessof forethought) holding her globe, her veil blown over her head. LEGEND: AETERNITAS (eternity) "Eternity" was a common device on the reverse of posthumous coins. |
| Coin denomination-Denarius Faustina was the wife of Antoninus Pius, one of the finest emperors. She was deified after her death. Many of her coins are posthumous as is this one. Coin is 11/16" in diameter |
| *RCE3V
$66 Faustina post earrings in silver. Please specify heads or
tails or one of each. *RCD3V $66 Faustina dangle earrings. *RCR3V $136 Faustina ring Please specify heads or tails worn up. *RCL3V $146 Faustina cufflinks. Please specify heads or tails out or each side worn out. *RCBT3V $39 Faustina buttons, Please specify heads or tails and number of buttons *RCH3V $36 Faustina charm or pendant. |