

Gordian III (238-244). AE As, c. 241-244 AD. Obv. IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL A[VG]. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. VIRTVTI AVGVSTI S C. Hercules, nude, standing right, resting right hand on hip and resting left hand on club set on rock; beside club, lion-skin. RIC IV 309. 11.4 g. 25 mm. Lovely brown-reddish patina. Flan crack, patina weaknesses on the reverse. Good VF/VF.