Roman silver coin struck under Gordian III.
This antoninianus features the imperial portrait on the obverse and, on the reverse, Fortuna Redux, celebrating the safe return of the emperor (for instance following a military campaign).
Reference : RIC IV 210
Issuing authority : Gordian III
Type : Antoninianus
Dating : AD242-244
Mint : Antioch
Metal : Silver
Diameter : 22 mm
Weight : 5.10 g
Obverse legend : IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG
Obverse description : Radiate and cuirassed bust of the emperor to the right
Reverse legend : FORTVNA REDVX
Reverse description : Fortuna seated left, holding a rudder and a cornucopia.
Condition : almost Very Fine
Note : Die break in the reverse legend. Small spots on the obverse. Slightly toned.
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