Code: 11700
This is an ancient Roman silver Antoninianus of Emperor Gordian III, minted in Rome between 241 - 243 AD
Obverse: IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, "Emperor Gordianus, Pious and Happy August" radiate draped bust left
Reverse: LAETITIA AVG N, "Joy of Our August" Laetitia standing left, with wreath and anchor
CULTURE: ROMAN
DENOMINATION: Antoninianus
MATERIAL: Silver
DATE: 238 - 244 AD (minted in Rome between 241 - 243 AD)
SIZE: 22mm diameter
WEIGHT: 3.67 grams
ATTRIBUTION: RIC 86, RSC 121 (RCV 2000 Edition) Number 8617
PROVENANCE: Formerly in a private collection. London.