Ancient & Islamic Coins

Roman Imperial Coinage, Gordian III, Aureus, Rome, 241-3, imp gordianvs pivs fel avg, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right, rev. virtvti avgvsti, Hercules standing facing, looking right, holding club and lion-skin, 5.13g (Calicó 3242; RIC 108). Small die flaw at top of reverse, otherwise about extremely fine, retaining original brilliance £3,000-£4,000