ORC8855 Gordian III, GOLD, Choice EF $2,800 Gordian III, gold aureus, (5.07g) Rome, March to May 240 AD, IMP CAES GORDIANVS PIVS AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. / VIRTVS AVG Virtus, in military dress, standing, head left, holding branch and sceptre, resting hand on oval shield at feet. RIC60. Choice EF, centered on a broad, full flan. A bit of wear away from FDC, and the highest quality aureus we have ever offered.