★ First issue ★

Gordian III (238-244), AR antoninianus, issued 238 (first emission). Rome, 3.36g, 21mm.
Obv: IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG; radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III right.
Rev: PROVIDENTIA AVG, Providentia standing facing, head left, holding globe and scepter.
RIC 4; RSC 302.
Superb early portrait style.