RS89042. Silver antoninianus, RIC IV 39, RSC III 383, Hunter III 28 var. (obv. leg.), SRCV III 8669 var. (same),
EF, excellent portrait, well centered on a large flan, flow lines, small edge cracks, Rome mint, weight 4.697g, maximum diameter 24.3mm, die axis 0
o, 238 - 239 A.D.; obverse IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS P F AVG, radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind; reverse VIRTVS AVG (the valor of the Emperor), Mars standing half left, head left, helmeted and in military dress, branch in right hand, spear in left, shield behind rests against right side; ex Forum (2010);
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