TYPE Greek Imperial, Gordian III (238-44 AD), bronze AE30 of Viminacium (Moesia Superior), struck 246/7 AD
DESCRIPTION .
Obv: Laureate bust to right, legend: IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG
Rev: Moesia between bull and lion, legend: PMS COL VIM / AN III (= yr 3 of colonial Viminacium era = 241/2 AD)
REFERENCE: SGI 3642v
GRADING: F / AVF, encrusted/pitted brown-green patina (mainly obv.)
ORDER INFO: R2506, $12
Decent characteristic reverse on this early specimen from the brief 16-year activity of the Viminacium mint (239-255 AD). The bull and lion are emblems of Legions VII and IV, which were stationed in the province.