Gordian III, 238-244. Antoninianus (Silver, 23 mm, 3.42 g, 6 h), Rome, 239. IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III to right, seen from behind. Rev. VIRTVS AVG Mars standing front, head to left, holding branch in his right hand and spear without barb in his left; to left, shield set on ground. Cohen 383. Michaux 321 var. RIC 39 corr. (misdescribed as Virtus). Nicely toned. Minor scratches on the obverse, otherwise, nearly extremely fine.

From the collection of Dr. Max Blaschegg (1930-2021, with collector’s ticket) and that of his father, Dr. Karl Blaschegg (1892-1951).