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