Gordian III, 238-244. Antoninianus (Silver, 25 mm, 5.40 g, 6 h), Antiochia, 242-244. IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III to right, seen from behind. Rev. MARTI PACIFERO Mars advancing left, holding olive branch in his right hand and spear and shield in his left. Bland, Coinage, 105. Cohen 162. Michaux 583. RIC 212b. A very rare bust variety. Struck from slightly worn dies and with very light deposits and a tiny scratch on the obverse, otherwise, virtually as struck.