Antoninianus Roman Empire (27BC-395) Silver Gordian III (225-244)

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Denomination:

Antoninianus (about Antoninianus)

Metal:

Silver

State:

Roman Empire (27BC-395)

Issue year(s):

238-239

Person:

Gordian III (225-244)

Gordian III, AR Antoninianus, 238-239, First Issue, Rome

IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG

Radiate, draped, cuirassed bust right, seen from behind

VIRTVS-AVG

Virtus, helmeted, in military dress, standing facing, head left, scepter (?) in left hand,
right hand resting on large oval shield

22mm x 23mm, 3.89g

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Posted by: ancient 2010-02-19

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