Gordian III AR Antoninianus 241 AD - RIC 92 - High Grade 4.24grams

Authentic Roman Imperial Silver Antoninianus – Emperor Gordian III (AD 238–244)

Details:

• Issuer: Gordian III

• Date: struck AD 241 (Rome Mint)

• Denomination: Silver Antoninianus (Double Denarius)

• Weight: 4.24 grams

• Diameter: 23 mm

• Reference: RIC IV 92; RSC 253; Cohen 253

Obverse: IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG Radiate, draped, and cuirassed portrait of the young Emperor Gordian III facing right. The strike is exceptionally sharp, showing fine details in the hair and the ties of the radiate crown.

Reverse: P M TR P IIII COS II P P The Emperor in military dress standing right, holding a transverse spear and a globus (globe). This reverse celebrates his fourth year of Tribunician power and second Consulship.

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