Gordian III AR Antoninianus – ROMAE AETERNE (Interesting Error Legend)

Roman Imperial Silver Antoninianus of Gordian III

Obv: IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right.

Rev: ROMAE AETERNE (sic), Roma seated left on shield, holding Victory and sceptre.

239 – 240 AD. · Rome Mint · RIC 70 var

4.1g · 22mm

Same error legend also seen Gemini Auction IV (8 Jan 2008) Lot 460