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Gordian III CE 238-244


AR Antoninianus, 4.36 g, Rome mint, CE 243-244

RSC 97, RCV 8612

O: IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, rad cuir bust r.

R: FORT REDUX, Fortuna std l, holding rudder and cornucopiae, wheel below seat.

Ex: Ancient Byways/Copper Penny

Acquisition: 2007

Note: According to Van Meter this issue refers to Gordian’s departure for his Persian War in CE 242.