Description: Moesia Superior, Viminacium. Gordian III (238 - 244 AD). AE "Sestertius", RY 3 (241/2 AD). IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG; laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right, on cuirass - Nike holding wreath / PMS COL VIM; Moesia standing between bull and lion; AN III in ex.

Diameter: AE30 mm

Weight: 17,78 g

Grade: gF/gF

Attribution: cf. Varbanov 112 (draped and cuirassed, no Nike)

Commentary: very rare with frontal view and unique with Nike on cuirass; light brown patina, some roughness on obverse

History: Viminacium was completely destroyed by Slavs in the 6th century AD.

Article Number: 044-02-03-44531