244 AD. and later, Gordian III., ancient forgery, silver plated Æ antoninianus, cf. RIC 26b (Philip I ).
Gordian III., ancient plated forgery, "Rome mint" type, 244 AD. and later,
silver plated Æ antoninianus (22-23 mm / 5,23 g),
Obv.: IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG , radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian right, seen from back.
Rev.: ADVENTVS AVGG , emperor on horseback left, raising hand and holding spear.
cf. RIC 26b (Philip I ) .