Roman Empire, Gordian III, Silver Antoninianus, 238-239 AD, gVF Silver .925 In the first major military

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Roman Empire, Gordian III, Silver Antoninianus, 238-239 AD, gVF Silver .925 In the first major militaryROMAN IMPERIAL, THIRD CENTURY CRISIS, YEAR OF THE SIX EMPERORS, Gordian III (238 244 AD), Silver Antoninianus (4. 06g, 22mm), Rome mint 238 239 AD. Obv. Radiate crowned, draped and cuirassed bust right, "IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG". Rev. Pax stands left, "PAX AVGVSTI". RIC 3; RSC 173. Cut on cheek, else nice, good Very Fine.