ROMAN EMPIRE 238-244 AD AR DOUBLE DENARIUS MintThe **Silver Double Denarius**, or **Antoninianus**, of **Gordian III** is a hallmark of the mid 3rd century Roman Empire, representing a rare window of relative stability during a century of chaos. Ascending to the throne at just thirteen, Gordian III was a remarkably popular "boy emperor" whose reign provided a brief respite for a struggling state. This specific denomination, identified by the radiate crown, was the primary silver coin of the era,