ROMAN EMPIRE; Gordian III, 238-244 AD. AR Antoninianus (4.21 gm; 23 mm). Rome, AD 241-243. Obv. IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust to right, seen from behind / Rev. P M TR P IIII COS II P P, Apollo, bare to waist, seated left, holding branch and resting left elbow on lyre. RIC 88; RSC 250. Sharply struck on a nice broad flan. Choice Superb. Lightly toned with some luster.