Roman Empire, Gordian III (238-244 AD), antoninian, mint Rome
obverse: emperor's head wearing laurel wreath and armor, facing right IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG
reverse: Hercules standing to the right, leaning on a mace, legend VIRTVTI AVGVSTI
very nice coin with charming patina
silver, weight 3.63 grams, diameter 20.2 X 22.5 mm