Gordian III. Antoninianus; Gordian III; 238-244 AD, Rome, 243-4 AD, Antoninianus, 4.84g. RIC-147, C-160. Obv: IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG Bust laureate, draped, cuirassed r. Rx: MARTEM PROPVGNATOREM Mars advancing r. holding spear and shield. The reverse type of Mars the Attacker refers to Gordian\'s campaign against the Persians, in the course of which he died.. MS