Ancient Coins

ROMAN IMPERIAL COINS, Roman Imperial Coins, Antoninianus, c. 244, Antioch, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right, p m below, rev. virtvs exercitvs, Virtus standing right, holding spear and shield, 3.56g/5h (RIC 74; RSC 245). Extremely fine, rare (£80-100)

The initials p m appear only very briefly on coins from Antioch, which RIC suggests indicate Persicus Maximus (Great Conquerer of Persia), rather than the usual Pontifex Maximus