RS87916. Silver antoninianus, RIC IV 213, RSC IV 167, Hunter III 167, SRCV III 8626,
Choice VF, well centered on a broad flan, light marks, some die wear, small edge cracks, Antioch (Antakya, Turkey) mint, weight 4.077g, maximum diameter 23.9mm, die axis 30
o, 242 - 244 A.D.; obverse IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, radiate and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind; reverse ORIENS AVG (the rising sun of the Emperor), Sol standing slightly left, radiate, nude but for chlamys over shoulders and left arm, raising right hand commanding the sun to rise, globe in left; ex Beast Coins;
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