

Gordian III (238-244). AR Denarius, Rome mint, 240 AD. Obv. IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. PM TRP III COS P P. Gordian on horseback prancing left, holding spear and raising hand. RIC IV 81. 2.33 g. 20 mm. Brilliant, with underlying luster. From slightly worn dies, otherwise. good EF.