Dea Moneta
login
Banner Artemide LVIII
Spectacular Antoninianus
Lot # 521
Gordian III (238-244). AR Antoninianus, 240 AD. Obv. IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. PM TR P III COS PP. Emperor standing left, sacrificing from patera over lighted altar and holding wand. RIC IV 69; C. 226. AR. 4.80 g. 22.00 mm. An outstanding example, sharply struck, from masterly engraved and fresh dies, and virtually uncirculated. Exceptional. FDC.