Gordian III, 238-244. As (Copper, 23 mm, 9.29 g, 12 h), Rome, 243-244. IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III to right. Rev. VICTORIA AETER / S C Victory standing facing, head left, resting right hand on grounded shield set on a mourning captive seated to left, and holding palm in left. Cohen 352. RIC 337b. A rare coin from Gordian's final (fifth) issue at Rome. Nice dark green patina; well struck. Good very fine.
From the stock of an old Swiss dealer assembled mainly in the 1960s-1970s.