The Roman Empire
Gordian III augustus, 238 – 244
Antoninianus 238-239, AR 5.05 g. IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust r. Rev. VICTORIA AVG Victory advancing l., holding wreath and palm branch. C 357. RIC 5.
Good extremely fine Some of Gordian III’s early portraits as augustus, such as this one, seem to bear a slight resemblance to Balbinus, with a broad face and short nose. AMP.