Gordian III. Antoninianus. AD238-244 In City of London companies

In City of London companies 'liverymen' traditionally wore a gown and hood to gain entry to the Common Hall

It is noted that Private Spires was invalided to England

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

mint state

during the battle of Festubert

Gordian III. Antoninianus. AD238-244 In City of London companiesGordian 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