Description

Roman Empire.

Gordian III, A.D.238-244.

AR Antoninianus, Rome, A.D. 243-244.

Obverse: Bust of Gordian III, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right.

Legend: IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG (Imperator Gordianus Pius Felix Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Gordian, the pious emperor.

Reverse: Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding long caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae.

Reverse legend: FELICIT TEMP (Fortunate times.)

Reference: RIC IV. 3#140.

Silver, 4.98g, oval flan 21 - 24mm.

Grade: aEF, stains.