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Up for auction is a Roman silver fouree Antoninianus of Gordian III from 240-244 AD
The original design was minted in silver, although this coin has been struck in base metal and coated in silver, in an unlawful effort to enter the currency stream unnoticed.
MINT: Rome
OBVERSE; IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG
- Radiate bust right, draped and cuirassed.
REVERSE; PROVIDENTIA AVG
- Emperor standing right holding transverse spear and globe.
REFERENCE: UNKNOWN