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Category: Ancient Coins

IMP ROMAN 238, GORDIAN III, HERCULES, 241–243 AD

A003

Silver Antoninianus; Reference: RIC 95, C 404

22 mm (7/8”), 4.6 grams, Rome mint 241–243 AD

OBVERSE: Gordian III, Roman Emperor, 238–244 AD. “IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG.” Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right.

REVERSE: “VIRTVTI A VGVSTI.” Hercules, nude standing right, resting hand on hip and leaning on club with lion skin.