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Gordian III, AR Antoninianus, Apollo reverse

Fine Silver; 21mm/4.5gm      Rome Mint 241-243 AD 

Con/ Minor weakness on the reverse, otherwise, about Extremely Fine. Perfectly centered with a superb portrait!

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

Rev/ P M TR P V COS II P P; Apollo seated left, holding a branch and resting arm on lyre.

Ref/ RIC Vol IV 89

Seller's Note/ This is a rather common issue but there is nothing common about the very crisp portrait. Excellent coin for portrait collectors!