This Bronze Coin is Set in an 18 Karat Gold
Necklace
Gordian III was the grandson of Gordian I and
the nephew of Gordian II; both of whom were
emperors for a brief period. During the turbulent
3rd. Century, Gordian III was saluted emperor at
the ripe age of 13. He was guided by the
praetorian prefect Timesitheus, who in the
company of the emperor, set off for a campaign
against the Persians (242). After initial successes
the loyalty of the troops was undermined by
treachery and Gordian was deposed. This ended
a reign of the Gordians who were intelligent and
literate men much needed in a brutal age. This
very handsome coin shows a youthful ruler
crowned with a laurel wreath, surrounded by the
legend IMP.GORDIANVS PIVS FEL. AVG.,
indicating the coin was minted while he was
Augustus. On the reverse is Security standing left
holding scepter and leaning on a column. The
letters SC show the minting was approved by the
Senate of Rome. The bold beauty of this necklace
brings the most glorious aspects of the Roman
world into the modern age, destined for
someone with the style and individuality of
royalty.
- (FJ.6335)
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