The Roman Empire. Gordian III caesar, 238
Antoninianus, Antiochia (?) 238-239, AR 22 mm, 4.42 g. IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG Radiate and cuirassed bust l. Rev. P M TR P II C – OS P P Gordian seated l. on curule chair, holding globe and being crowned by Victory holding palm, standing behind him. C –. RIC – cf. 175 (Victory before emperor).
Apparently unrecorded. A very interesting reverse type with a bust of beautiful style,
insignificant area of weakness on reverse, otherwise about extremely fine
Ex Gorny and Mosch sale 107, 2001, 525.