Watch List notes:

Gordian III, 238-244. Antoninianus (Silver, 23 mm, 5.13 g, 7 h), Rome, 243-244. IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III to right, seen from behind. Rev. MARTEM PROPVGNATOREM Mars advancing right, holding spear with his right hand and shield in his left. Cohen 160. RIC 147. A darkly toned example struck on a broad flan. Slightly double struck, otherwise, extremely fine.


From the S. Pozzi Collection, privately purchased from Vecchi & Sons at the 6th international coin fair in Basel on 5 February 1977.