Gordian III 238-244 AD

Silver Antoninianus, 22 mm, 3.06 gm.
Obv: IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG Laureate bust of Gordian facing right.
Rev: DIANA LVCIFERA
Diana standing with lit torch.

Wedding issue for Gordian and Sabina Tranquilina.

Marcus Antoninus Gordianus was elevated to the rank of Caesar at the age of thirteen. While campaigning against the Persians under Shapur I, Gordian III was murdered by troops loyal to Philip the Arab.