Gordian III, 238-244. Antoninianus (Silver, 24 mm, 4.00 g, 7 h), Antiochia, 242-244. IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG Radiate and cuirassed bust of Gordian III to right, seen from behind. Rev. ORIENS AVG Sol standing front, head to left, raising his right hand in salute and holding globe in his left. Bland, Coinage, 116. Cohen 167. Michaux 600. RIC 213e. A dramatic double strike, creating an amusing obverse. Minor marks, otherwise, about extremely fine.



Much like a flip-over double strike, the flan of this coin was not removed between two strikes but turned 180° and was subsequently restruck a second time.