Gordian III, 238-244. Antoninianus (Silver, 22 mm, 5.23 g, 5 h), Antiochia, 239-240. IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III to right, seen from behind. Rev. PROVIDENTIA AVG Providentia standing front, head to left, holding wand over globe with her right hand and transverse scepter in her left. Bland, Coinage, -, cf. 76 (Providentia with vertical scepter). Cohen -. Michaux -, cf. 550 (Providentia with vertical scepter). RIC 194. An apparently unpublished variety. A magnificent piece, lustrous and with a particularly fine portrait. Very minor weakness on the reverse, otherwise, virtually as struck.