238-244 Ancient Roman Silver Billon Tetradrachm of Gordian III Antioch NGC Ch XF

Ancient Coins From The Roman Empire’s Youngest Emperor

Imagine your life at the age of 13. You’d just be entering puberty and speaking in longer, more complex sentences. Your voice will start to crack, your skin will start getting oily, and acne may appear on your face. Now imagine if at this moment in your young life you suddenly discovered that you were the most powerful person on earth. Entire armies would move at your command and laws would be enacted at your whim. Such was the life of Roman Emperor Gordian III, who at the age of 13 became the youngest sole legal Roman emperor in the entire existence of the empire.

Centuries-Old Roman Coins From The Crisis Of The Third Century

Unfortunately for Gordian, his reign lasted only six years before his was assassinated. Anything he might have accomplished as an adult became nothing more than the fleeting dreams of boyhood. While six years may not seem like a long time, it was time enough for Gordian to strike these wonderful Silver Billon (BI) Tetradrachms. While Gordian may be long gone, these ancient coins issued during his reign from AD 238-244 have survived for nearly 1,800 years!

Many coin experts agree that the Silver BI Tetradrachm is one of the most significant coins of that era. They were minted during the crisis of the Third Century which saw the silver content in Roman coins steadily decrease. Gordian III’s coins are among some of the last Roman coins to contain any significant quantity of silver. They also circulated heavily throughout the Roman Empire and was used in all forms of payment from shopping in the market to paying soldiers in the service of Rome. That’s why finding one of these coins in nice condition is next to impossible.

Graded By NGC And Encapsulated In Storycard Holder

But fortunately for you, each Silver BI Tetradrachm available in this offer has been certified and graded by the Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) as being in Choice Extremely Fine (Ch XF) condition and comes beautifully housed in a Story Vault holder, which encapsulate the coin alongside an informative story card that places the coin in proper historical context. It’s a beautiful display that’s certain to start many conversations. Commemorate a fascinating time and place from the Roman Empire by adding one of these magnificent ancient coins to your collection today!