ROMAN EMPIRE. Gordian III. AD. 238-244. AR Antoninianus (4.58 gm; 23 mm). Rome, AD. 243-244. IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III to right, seen from behind / MARTEM PROPVGNATOREM, Mars advancing right, holding spear and shield. RIC IV.III 147. Wonderful strike on a nice broad flan. Choice Superb. Lightly toned.