ROMAN EMPIRE: Gordian III, 238-244 AD, AV imitative aureus (4.72g), "Rome", RIC--, IMP CAES M ANT GORDIVS(sic) AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III right // FELICITAS AVGG, Felicitas standing, holding caduceus and cornucopia, somewhat wavy flan, VF, RR. Indian imitation, muling of a standard obverse design of Gordian III, together with a reverse bearing a long caduceus that was almost exclusively used by Valerian I (253-260) for all metals, including the gold aureus.
Estimate: 800-1000 USD