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Gordian Aeternitati Avg Coin Type: Base metal "limes" antoninianus of Gordian III, Caesar 238 CE, Augustus 238-244 CE. Toned.
Mint and Date: Rome, 241-243 CE.
Size and Weight: 21mmx 24mm, 3.8g
Obverse: Radiate, draped bust right.
IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG
Reverse: Sol standing front, head left, holding globe in extended left hand, right hand raised.
AETERNITATI AVG
Provenance: Ephesus Numismatics (Vauctions), 21 November 2004
Ref: RCV (2005) 8603, RIC 83
BW Ref: 005 027 013
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