Ancient Roman Imperial Coins - Gordian III - Hercules Denarius. 241 AD Rome mint. Obv: IMP GORDIANVS PIVS AVG legend with laureate and draped bust right. Rev: VIRTVTI AVGVSTI legend with Hercules standing right with right hand on hip holding lion's skin in left and resting on club set on rock. RIC 120; RSC 405; Sear 8696. 2.97 grams. ("). Almost as struck.