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Gordian III Æ Antoninianus, Fortuna reverse, Antioch issue

Æ; 21mm/3.6gm     Antioch mint, second series, ca. 242-244 AD. 

Con/ minor edge chipping, otherwise, about Extremely Fine. Perfectly centered and crisply struck with fresh dies, a delightful example with a warm brown patina.

Obv/ IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG; radiate, cuirassed bust right as seen from behind.

Rev/ FORTVNA REDVX; Fortuna seated left, holding rudder and cornucopia.

Ref/ RIC Vol IV 210 var.