Sabinian (proconsul)

This article is about the Roman usurper. For other uses, see Sabinian (disambiguation).

Sabinian
Roman emperor
Reign	240
Predecessor	Gordian III
Successor	Gordian III
Names Marcus Asinius Sabinianus Regnal name Imperator Caesar Sabinianus Augustus

Marcus Asinius Sabinianus or Sabinian was proconsul of the Roman province of Africa. In 240 he led a revolt against Gordian III. He proclaimed himself emperor, but after being defeated by the governor of Mauretania, his supporters in Carthage surrendered him to the imperial authorities.

References

• Meckler, Michael L., "Gordian III (238–244 A.D.)", De Imperatoribus Romanis
• "R16130 Gordian III". forumancientcoins.com. Retrieved Apr 20, 2019.