Gordian III. Antoninianus. AD238-244 Surplus metal around the edge

Surplus metal around the edge from striking

(minor chip to enamel) and a most charming and attractive white metal (tests as 9ct white gold)

large crowns

He died on 24 March 1999

A 2nd Lieutenant Matthew Boyd is noted as an officer of the Bermondsey volunteers on 10th Oct 1800

Gordian III. Antoninianus. AD238-244 Surplus metal around the edgeGordian III, AR Antoninianus, AD240 Rome IMP GORDIANVS PIUS FEL AVG Radiate, draped, cuirassed bust right, seen from behind P M TR P III COS P P Gordian, veiled, standing facing, head left, wand in left hand, patera in right and sacrificing over lit altar at left 22mm x 24mm, 4. 14g. Well struck on both sides. Lustrous bright EF