ROMAN IMPERIAL. Gordian III. A.D. 238-244. AV aureus. 4.8 gm. 20 mm. Rome mint. Struck A.D. 239. His laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind; IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG / Virtus in military dress standing left, holding spear and resting hand on shield set on ground; P M TR P II COS P P. RIC IV.3 25. Calicó 3212a. Near Extremely Fine; lustrous; well centered and sharply struck with a bold portrait on a broad flan; pleasing red-gold tone; lustrous and attractive.

Ex Birger Bentsen Collection of Ancient Gold Coins. Ex Dr. Busso Peus Nachfolger Auction 416 (28 April 2016) lot 259 (with collector's envelope).