Gordian III, Augustus (AD 238–244). Denarius (AR, 22 mm, 2.84 g), Rome mint, 240.
IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III right, seen from behind / P M TR P III COS P P Gordian III on horseback left, raising his right hand in salute and holding sceptre in his left hand.
RIC 81; Cohen 234. Reverse struck from a somewhat worn die. Lustrous extremely fine.