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Ref Gordian III AR Antoninianus, RIC 93, RSC 266 AD 242-243

Gordian III AR Antoninianus. IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right
Rev: PM TR P V COS II PP, Emperor standing right in military
dress, holding transverse spear and globe.
RIC IV-3 93; RSC 266; Sear 8650

By Jim Shaffer:

This coin was minted in Rome in AD 242 - 243 and appears to be a silver antoninianus (double denarii).  It should be approximately 23 mm in diameter and should weigh about 4 grams. 

The obverse legend is "IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG" and depicts a draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III facing to the right, wearing a radiate crown.

The reverse legend is "P M TR P V COS II P P" and depicts Gordian III, in military attire, standing right holding transverse spear and globe.

It has good detail, fairly well centered, with a reverse die in mid life with some die wear visable.  I would grade it as VF as to wear.

Antoninianus is the modern name for the silver coin introduced by the Emperor Caracalla in 215 AD. Its ancient name is not known, so it has been named after Caracalla's proper name. The name Caracalla, a nickname which was never used officially, came from a style of long Gallic robe which he made fashionable at Rome. He was given the name of Marcus Aurelius Antoninus by his wishful-thinking father Septimius Severus when Caracalla was elevated to Caesar in 195. Unfortunately for Rome Caracalla bore no resemblance to either Marcus Aurelius or Antoninus Pius , and hence is better known to history as Caracalla.

To learn more see:  http://ettuantiquities.com/Philip_1/Philip1-Antoninianus.htm