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Gordian III Mars Coin Type: Silver antoninianus of Gordian III, Caesar 238 CE, Augustus 238-244 CE.
Mint and Date: Rome, 243-244 CE.
Size and Weight: 22mm, 4.2g
Obverse: Radiate, draped bust right.
IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG
Reverse: Mars striding right. carrying spear and round shield.
MARS PROPVG
Ref: RCV (2005) 8623; RIC 145
BW Ref: 003 027 007
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