Ancient Roman Silver Antoninianus of Gordian III (243–244 AD) – Fortuna Reverse – RIC 143 Vessels of this type were

Vessels of this type were prized personal toiletry containers used throughout the Byzantine Holy Land

An authentic Herodian terracotta cooking pot dating to the Early Roman period

Provenance: Ex Robert Hill-Butcher Collection

making it a superb display piece for collectors of ancient Roman glass

The surface exhibits natural earthen encrustation with traces of remaining pigment

Ancient Roman Silver Antoninianus of Gordian III (243–244 AD) – Fortuna Reverse – RIC 143 Vessels of this type wereRoman Imperial silver antoninianus struck under Emperor Gordian III at Rome, circa 243244 AD. The obverse features a radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Gordian III facing right with the legend IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG. The reverse depicts Fortuna seated left, holding a rudder set on the ground in her right hand and a cornucopia in her left, with a wheel beneath the seat. Legend reads FORT REDVX, symbolizing safe return and divine guidance. Well