Gordian III, 238-244. Antoninianus (Silver, 24 mm, 4.29 g, 12 h), Antiochia, 239-240. IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III to right, seen from behind. Rev. VIRTVS AVG Virtus standing front, head to left, holding inverted spear in her left hand and placing her right hand on shield set on ground. Bland 63. Cohen 381. Michaux 574. RIC 205. Lustrous and sharp, an exceptional piece with a particularly fine portrait. Virtually as struck.
From the collection of Dipl.-Ing. Adrian Lang, privately acquired in the early 2000s.