Gordian III 238 - 244 A.D.
| Coin Description | Gordian III, silver Antoninianus, 22 mm, Grade ??, the coin is struck slighly off-centre but shows a lot of detail especially on the reverse, S2433, RSC 71, RIC IV 140 |
| Obverse | The portrait is of Gordian III a radiate (the spikey crown), draped and cuirassed bust facing right. The legend reads IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG meaning: IMP (Imperator = the Emperor / supreme military commander) GORDIANVS (his name) PIVS (Dutifull) FEL (Wise) AVG Augustus which defines him as the emperor. |
| Reverse | The reverse shows Felicitas facing right she is draped and holds a caduceus (a sign of peace and concord) in her right and a cornucopia (a symbol of prosperity) in her left hand. The legend reads FELICIT TEMP (Felicitas Temporum) which translates as: Happiness / prosperity of the times or simply, happy times. |
| Mint | Rome |
| The Entire Story | The entire story of this coin would read: Our Imperator Gordian III the Dutiful and Wise Augustus who brings the happiness and prosperity of these times. |
