Gordian III, 238-244. Antoninianus (Silver, 23 mm, 4.83 g, 12 h), Antioch, 242-243. IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III to right, seen from behind. Rev. P M TR P V COS II P P Hercules, naked but for lion skin on left arm, advancing right, holding bow in his left hand and raised club in his right. Cohen 264. RIC 206. Rare. Lustrous and in exceptional condition for the issue. The obverse legend weakly struck in parts, otherwise, virtually as struck.
From the collection of Yves Gunzenreiner.