Gordian III (238-244). AE 29 mm., Tyre mint, Phoenicia. D/ IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. R/ COL. TVR. METR. Astarte standing facing, crowning trophy to left and holding sceptre, being crowned by Nike on column to right. Small figure of Marsyas at feet to left, murex shell to right. Rouvier 2414. BMC 423. AE. g. 17.51 mm. 29.00 R. Rare and in excellent condition for the issue. Dark brown patina. Good VF.