Gordian III, 238-244. Aureus (Gold, 20 mm, 5.09 g, 12 h), Rome, 241. IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III to right, seen from behind. Rev. P M TR P IIII COS II P P Gordian III, in military attire, standing front, head to right, holding long scepter (or spear) in his right hand and globe in his left. Calicó 3223 (same reverse die as illustration). Cohen -. Michaux 674. RIC -. A splendid and lustrous piece with a beautiful portrait. Faint scratch on the obverse, otherwise, virtually as struck.