The Roman Empire
Gordian III augustus, 238 – 244
Antoninianus 240, AR 3.29 g. IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust r. Rev. AEQVITAS AVG Aequitas standing l., holding scales and cornucopiae C17. RIC 34.
Extremely fine Illustrated on www.romancoins.info, section imagines imperatorum. This coin will be included in the upcoming book on portraits on Roman coins (see introduction to this auction catalogue).