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Silver Denarius of Roman Emperor Gordion III - FJ.5264
Origin: Israel
Circa: 238
AD
to 244
AD
Catalogue: V11
Collection: Coin Jewelry
Style: Coin Pendant
Medium: Silver and Diamonds
Additional Information: HK
£4,300.00
Location: UAE
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Mounted in beautiful 18 karat gold pendant set
with 42 radiant, fully cut diamonds weighing a
total of 0.33 carat, 5 gorgeous baguette rubies
weighing a total of 0.28 carat and 1 lovely pear-
shaped ruby weighing 0.46 carat.
M. Antonius Gordianus, grandson of the ill-fated
Gordian I and nephew of Gordian II, was born
about 255 A.D. After his grandfather and uncle
perished in their revolt against the emperor
Maximinus in 238 A.D., Gordian III was given the
title of Caesar by Balbinus and Pupienus, the two
co-emperors set up by the senate in opposition
to Maximinus. When these two were also
murdered, Gordian III was proclaimed Augustus
by the praetorian guard. In 244 A.D. Gordian
went to personally direct the campaign in the
Persian east, where he met with great initial
success. However, due to the treachery of the
praetorian prefect, Julius Phillipus, the loyalty of
the army was undermined and Gordian III was
deposed and killed in Mesopotamia.
- (FJ.5264)
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