GORDIAN III. Salus feeding Snake. NGC Certified Choice XF Roman Empire Coin

  

Ancient Roman Silver Coin Gordian III. 29 July 238 - 25 February 244 A. This is a denarius and not the far more common "double denarius"/antoninianus. Obverse: IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian to right.

Reverse: SALVS AVGVSTI Salus standing right, feeding serpent from patera held in her right hand. Beginning with Gordian III the denarius coin begins to become scarce and is eventually replaced entirely by the much more common antoninianus / double denarius. Gorgeous Lustrous Coin--Even nicer in hand. INDEPENDENTLY CERTIFIED & GRADED By NGC Ch XF (Choice Extremely Fine).

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1. Ruler: Gordian III
2. Denomination: Denarius
3. Composition: Silver
4. Certification: NGC
5. Year: 240 AD
6. Grade: XF 45
7. Date: 240 AD
8. Era: Ancient
9. Historical Period: Roman: Imperial (27 BC-476 AD)