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Checklist of Ancient Roman EmperorsMAXIMUS (Gaius Julius Verus Maximus)Caesar A.D. 235/6-238Maximus became proud and insolent after receiving the titleCaesar from his father Maximinus I. He was hated by Romancitizens and the military, and eventually executed by his troops.His severed head was sent to Rome.GORDIAN I(Marcus Antonius Gordianus Sempronianus Romanus “Africanus”)Ruled 21 days in A.D. 238Reputed to be one of the wealthiest men in the empire, and aman of great integrity. Made emperor by his troops in Africa.Because of his age, made his son co-emperor. Committed suicidewhen he learned that his son, Gordian II, had been killed ina battle.GORDIAN II(Marcus Antonius Gordianus Sempronianus Romanus “Africanus”)Ruled 20 days in A.D. 238Highly educated, with a library of over 62,000 books, Gordian IIled an inexperienced, undisciplined army against supporters ofMaximinus. When the two forces met, Gordian’s army fled. Manysoldiers were trampled trying to escape, and he was killed. Hisbody was unrecognizable when found.BALBINUS (Decimus Caelius Balbinus)Ruled 98 days in A.D. 238The Senate named Balbinus joint emperor with Pupienus on thecondition that they make Gordian III Caesar. Murdered by thePraetorian Guard who were jealous because the Senate hadnamed him emperor instead of one from their ranks.PUPIENUS (Marcus Clodius Pupienus Maximus)Ruled 98 days in A.D. 238Joint emperor with Balbinus. Rose through the ranks of themilitary, and as co-emperor with Balbinus, had the best interestsof the country at heart. The Praetorian Guard killed him.GORDIAN III (Marcus Antonius Gordianus “Pius”)Caesar A.D. 238Augustus A.D. 238-244A popular, young emperor who was grandson of Gordian I.Fought several successful battles in Mesopotamia. Murdered atthe age of 21 by his own soldiers.22 How to Collect Ancient Roman Coins