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Gordian protected by Jupiter Coin Type: Silver antoninianus of Gordian III, Caesar 238 CE, Augustus 238-244 CE.
Mint and Date: Rome, first issue, 238 - 239 CE.
Size and Weight: 21mm, 4.97g
Obverse: Radiate, draped bust right.
IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG
Reverse: Jupiter standing left, tall sceptre in left hand, thunderbolt held out in right hand protecting small figure of Gordian standng beneath.
IOVI CONSE - RVATORI
Ref: RIC IV, 2
BW Ref: 029 028 045
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