GORDIAN III (238-244). Antoninianus. Antioch.
Obv: IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG.
Radiate and draped bust right.
Rev: IOVI STATORI.
Jupiter standing facing, head right, holding scepter and thunderbolt.
RIC -.
The legend and obverse style points toward Gordian's first Rome issue, though this reverse type doesn't appear until later on in his series. Extremely rare.
Condition: Near extremely fine.
Weight: 4.91 g.
Diameter: 23 mm.