TYPE Roman Empire, Gordian III (238-244 AD), silver denarius DESCRIPTION . Obv: Rev: Naked Hercules standing to right, holding lion skin and leaning on club against a rock, inscription: VIRTVTI AVGVSTI REFERENCE: RIC 116, RSC 403, SR 2478 GRADING: EF / AEF ORDER INFO: R2056, $72 Very nice on both sides: sharp portrait including hair detail, as well as fine detail on club, Hercules' physique, and lion's head.