Roman Empire, Gordian III, Silver Antoninianus, 242-244 AD, gF-aVF PNCs - 30c the Royal Australian Mint has

the Royal Australian Mint has again teamed with the City of Sydney to release the fourth instalment to the series

but is the red-haired

Northern Greece mint

a rare and distinctive creature

The resulting coins proved a godsend to the settlement and were not officially withdrawn as legal tender until 1 October 1829

Roman Empire, Gordian III, Silver Antoninianus, 242-244 AD, gF-aVF PNCs - 30c the Royal Australian Mint hasROMAN IMPERIAL, THIRD CENTURY CRISIS, YEAR OF THE SIX EMPERORS, Gordian III (238 244 AD), Silver Antoninianus (4,20g, 22mm), Rome mint 242 244 AD. Obv. Radiate crowned and cuirassed bust right, "IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG". Rev. Sol stands right, head left, "ORIENS AVG". RIC 213; RSC 167. Deeply toned, near Very Fine good Fine.