Gordian III Antoninianus Ancient Roman Empire Silver Coin 243AD PROVID AVG RIC 148 Tiberius The obverse side of the

The obverse side of the coin features Julius Caesar

a period of time where the Roman Empire nearly collapsed due to frequent assassinations of emperors

Reverse: CONSECRATIO

the design used on coins struck during his lifetime continued to be used on coins throughout his former empire for centuries to come

The coin is encased in an archival-quality plastic slab by ANACS

Gordian III Antoninianus Ancient Roman Empire Silver Coin 243AD PROVID AVG RIC 148 Tiberius The obverse side of theObverse: IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, Bust of Gordian III, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right Reverse: PROVID AVG, Providentia, draped, standing left, holding wand in right hand over globe set on ground and scepter in left hand Date: c. 243 244 A. D. RIC IV Gordian III 148 Size: 22. 5mm diameter, 4. 88g weight Composition: Silver Old catalog number ('343') inked on reverse.