ROMAN EMPIRE. Gordian III.
Silver Antoninianus, AD 240. Rome.
Obv: IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev: VIRTVS AVG, Virtus standing left, holding branch and spear; shield on ground at feet.
Extremely Fine; a good example with a lovely old cabinet tone.
Ex History Department, Murray State University, Kentucky (loaned as educational resource).
Reference: RIC IV-39; RSC-383.
Die Axis: 1h.
Diameter: 21 mm.
Weight: 4.88 g.
Estimate: 50 GBP