TYPE Roman Empire, Gordian III (238-244 AD), bronze as, 10.38g
DESCRIPTION .
Obv: Laureate bust of Gordian right, Latin legend
Rev: The "Farnese" Hercules (facial features resembling Commodus?) standing right leaning on club against a rock, lion skin (lion head visible) around club, inscription: VIRTVTI AVGVSTI
REFERENCE: RIC IV 309 (Rarity 2), Coh 406
GRADING: VF+, dark patina (worn off in some obv. areas), rare
ORDER INFO: R1361, $135