238 AD., Gordian III., Rome mint, Antoninianus, RIC 6.

Gordian III., Rome mint, 1st issue, 238-239 AD.,
Antoninianus (21-22 mm / 4.59 g),
Obv.: IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG , radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian right, seen from behind.
Rev.: VIRTVS AVG , Virtus, in military dress, standing front, head l., resting r. hand on oval shield, set on ground, holding vertical spear in left hand.
RIC 6 ; C 381 .