Gordian III (AD 238-244).
Antoninianus
(AR, 23 mm, 3.57 g)
AD 243-244, Rome.
IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG Bust of Gordian III right, radiate, draped and cuirassed. / VICTORIA AETERNA Victory standing left, leaning on shield, and holding a palm frond in her left hand; under shield, seated captive.
RIC 156.
An interesting portrait with sideburns down to the chin. Harshly cleaned, minor area of weakness on the reverse. Very fine.