Gordian III, AE 36mm medallion. 42.92 gr. 241 AD.

IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FELIX AVG, laureate, cuirassed bust right
with aegis, holding spear over shoulder.
PONTIFEX MAX TR P IIII, COS II P P in ex. Gordian standing
facing in triumphal quadrigam holding branch and eagle-tipped
sceptre, being crowned by Victory standing behind him and
holding palm branch; the horses are being led by Virtus and 
Mars, both in military dress, holding spears. 

C. 291. Gnecchi II, p. 91, 35.

Extremely rare.

Contributed by Dr. Hubert Lanz, auction November 2000, 
Added July 2011.