Gordian III, 238-244. Antoninianus (Silver, 21 mm, 4.31 g, 1 h), Rome, 241-243. IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III to right, seen from behind. Rev. VIRTVTI AVGVSTI Hercules, laureate, standing right, holding his right hand behind his back and leaning left on club set on rock; lion's skin draped over club. Cohen 404. Michaux 385. RIC 95. A well struck and nicely toned example. Very minor deposits, otherwise, extremely fine.
From the collection of Dipl.-Ing. Adrian Lang.