Gordian III (238 A.D. - 244 A.D.) -  AR Antoninianus - 23.03x22.13mm, 5.08g
Obverse - IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG Gordian, his radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right.	Reverse - VICTOR AETER Victory standing left, holding palm and leaning on shield, which is resting on a captive.
Minted in Rome in 243-244 A.D. Reference: Mattingley, Sydenham, & Sutherland, "Roman Imperial Coinage", Volume 4, Part 3 (RIC), p31, nr. 154. Sear, D.R., "Roman Coins and their Values" (RCV Millennium Edition), Vol. 3, p122, nr. 8662. Cohen, H, "Descriptions Historique des Monnaies frappees sous l'Empire Romain" (C), Volume 5, p59, nr. 348. Seaby, H.A. & Sear, D.R., "Roman Silver Coins" (RSC), Volume 4, p9, nr. 348. Van Meter, D., "Handbook of Roman Imperial Coins" (VM), p224, nr. 53. Suarez, R., "Encyclopedia of Roman Imperial Coins II" (ERIC II),  p437, nr 264, (B11, O6, R97, T112, M2)  Suarez, R., "Encyclopedia of Roman Imperial Coins II" (ERIC II-digital),  p365, nr 264, (B11, O6, R97, T112, M2)  Kampmann, U., "Die Münzen der römischen Kaiserzeit", 2nd edition, (Kampmann) p280, nr. 72.51. Quality: Very Fine+ Rarity: C2 (Common)