Roman Empire, Gordian III, ca. 238 to 244 CE. AR Denarius. Rome Mint 241 CE. Obverse: Obverse: Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right, from behind. Reverse: Salus standing right, feeding snake held in both hands. References: RIC 129a, RSC 325. The coin is inlaid into a modern 16K+ gold setting that allows it to be worn as a pendant, with both sides displayed. Size: 0.95" W x 1.3" H (2.4 cm x 3.3 cm); gold quality: 16K; total weight: 8.9 grams Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010 All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping. #142729