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Silver Antoninianus of Gordianus III

Obverse Inscription: IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG
Reverse Inscription: FIDES MILITVM
Reverse Type Fides stg l. holds vexillvm (Roman battle standard) and sceptre
Catalog Numbers: Sear s2434; Seaby rsc86; RIC1
Grade: VF+
Obtained From: Michael Marx in 4/91

The lettering of the reverse legend on this coin shows a slight tendency towards the exaggerated claw type serifs typical of many Third Century coin legends. The lettering on the obverse maintains a neat, closely spaced form more typical of an earlier age.

Biographical and historical information about the emperor Gordianus III can be found in the Roman Emperors section of this title. This coin is also featured in the Military Standards On Parade virtual gallery


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