Ancient Roman Silver Antoninianus – Emperor Gordian III (AD 238–244)

A remarkable example of a Roman Imperial silver antoninianus, issued under the reign of Emperor Gordian III. This coin dates back to the mid-3rd century AD and features classical imperial Roman iconography.

• Obverse: Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Gordian III facing right, with the inscription:
  IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG (Imperator Gordianus Pius Felix Augustus).
• Reverse: The goddess Providentia, standing left, holding a globe and sceptre or cornucopia, with the legend likely reading:
  PROVIDENTIA AVG.
• Material: Silver (Antoninianus)
• Date: Circa AD 240–244
• Diameter: Approx. 22–24 mm
• Weight: ~3.5–4.5 g (typical range)