CVC & Collectables presents this Roman provincial BI Tetradrachm was struck at Antioch on the Orontes in Syria during the reign of Emperor Gordian III. Featuring the traditional Antiochene eagle reverse with a leaping ram below, this ancient coin is certified NGC Ancients XF.
Coin Highlights:
- Empire: Roman Empire
- Emperor: Gordian III
- Reign: AD 238–244
- Region: Syria, Seleucis and Pieria
- Mint: Antioch on the Orontes
- Denomination: Tetradrachm
- Composition: Billon (BI)
- Grade: NGC Ancients XF
- References: SNG Copenhagen 258; Sear Greek Imperial 3779
- Obverse: Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Gordian III facing right, viewed from behind, surrounded by the Greek imperial legend.
- Reverse: Eagle standing with wings spread and head left, holding a wreath in its beak; crescent above a ram leaping left between the eagle’s legs.
Emperor History:
Gordian III became Roman emperor in AD 238 at approximately 13 years old, making him one of Rome’s youngest emperors. His reign brought relative stability following the turbulent Year of the Six Emperors. He later campaigned against the Sasanian Empire in the East before dying in AD 244 under uncertain circumstances.
Collectibility:
Roman provincial tetradrachms from Antioch are popular for their substantial size, distinctive Greek legends, and impressive eagle reverses. This example is authenticated and certified XF by NGC Ancients. Find more alike here!
