Emperor of the Roman Empire, Gordian III, Authentic Genuine Ancient 1700+ years old! Silver Antoninianus Coin, set in a 925 Solid Sterling Silver Pendant. 925 Solid Sterling Silver Chain Included. Certificate of Authenticity Included. The coin was minted in Rome, circa 240-243 AD. Obverse: Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III right; IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG. Reverse: Laetitia standing left, holding wreath and anchor set on ground; LAETITIA AVG N. Reference books: RIC 86; RSC 121. Pendant’s approximate diameter is 22.5 mm. Chain’s length is 22. Thank you for visiting. Gordian III Latin: Marcus Antonius Gordianus; 20 January 225 – c. February 244 was Roman emperor from 238 to 244. At the age of 13, he became the youngest ever sole Roman emperor. Gordian was the son of Antonia Gordiana and Junius Balbus, who died before 238. Antonia Gordiana was the daughter of Emperor Gordian I and younger sister of Emperor Gordian II. Very little is known of his early life before his acclamation. Gordian had assumed the name of his maternal grandfather in 23.