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241 NGC Ch AU Gordian III Double Denarius Roman Empire Happy Laetitia Anchor (23060303C)

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  • Choice Almost Uncirculated Emperor Gordian III Roman Empire silver double denarius coin.
  • Issued between 241 to 243 CE, RIC 86, approx. 22mm.
  • Exceptional realistic portrait with slight beard and mustache.
  • Original luster present.
  • Certified by NGC to Ch AU.
  • Obverse: IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, radiate, draped, cuirassed bust facing right.
  • Reverse: LAETITIA AVG N, Laetitia standing left holding wreath and anchor.
  • Laetitia, deriving from the root word laeta, meaning "happy", "glad", "lucky", "successful", "prosperous", "luxurious", "lush", or "abounding", was a minor Roman goddess of gaiety. Her name was used to mean happiness with prosperity and abundance.