Gordian III Antoninianus Ancient Roman Empire Silver Coin 243AD PROVID AVG RIC 148 Marcus Aurelius The Alexandrian drachm features a

The Alexandrian drachm features a portrait of the god Hercules

This coin also shows Antony's attempts to link himself to Julius Caesar in the eyes of the Roman public

created to honor the late president (replacing the Franklin half dollar design)

90g weight

with only two examples in acsearch

Gordian III Antoninianus Ancient Roman Empire Silver Coin 243AD PROVID AVG RIC 148 Marcus Aurelius The Alexandrian drachm features aObverse: IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, Bust of Gordian III, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right Reverse: PROVID AVG, Providentia, draped, standing left, holding wand in right hand over globe set on ground and scepter in left hand Date: c. 243 244 A. D. RIC IV Gordian III 148 Size: 22. 5mm diameter, 4. 88g weight Composition: Silver Old catalog number ('343') inked on reverse.