Gordian III, AR Antoninianus, 242-244, Antioch - Sol
Gordian III, AR Antoninianus, 242-244, Antioch
IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG
Radiate, cuirassed bust right, seen from behind
ORIE_N_S AVG N
Sol, radiate, nude but for chlamys over left shoulder, standing facing, head left, right hand raised, globe in left
22mm x 23mm, 2.26g
RIC IV, Part III, --
Ex Vel Garnett Collection
Note: RIC only lists this reverse legend on 213 for Antioch on an antoninianus, but without the N. This type was not minted at Rome, nor in base metal denominations. Unusually thin flan and appears to be somewhat crystalized.
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