Gordian III – Hand-Struck Zodiac Medallion Replica

Gordian III was the grandson of Gordian I and nephew of Gordian II. He was proclaimed Caesar shortly before the murder of Balbinus and Pupienus, and he succeeded them. Little is known about his reign. In 242 A.D. he embarked on a campaign against the Persian Kingdom which was so successful the Persians had to evacuate Mesopotamia. However, Gordian III died shortly after, through illness or the machinations of his Praetorian prefect and successor, Philip I. DESIGN: Obverse side Laureate, cuirassed bust right, aegis on chest Legend: AYT K M ANT ΓOΡΔIANOC AYΓ Reverse side Zodiac wheel containing the signs of the Zodiac, in the centre of which Zeus seated half-left, holding sceptre, eagle at foot Legend: ΠEΡINΘIΩN ΔIC NEΩKOΡΩN A perfect choice for Numismatists, Historians, Military Veterans, Collectors.