Gordian III. AE 28

Gordian III; 238-244 AD, Berytus, Phoenicia, 239-40 AD, AE 28, 19.52g. BM-228. Obv: IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG COS II P P Laureate, draped, cuirassed bust r. Rx: COL IVL AVG FEL around, BE - R in exergue, Tetrastyle temple with steps leading up to it, within the temple frontal bust of Astarte flanked by cornucopia and legionary eagle on each side, on roof figures of Poseidon and Beroe at center between Victories holding up wreaths at sides, in exergue lion walking r. Ex Waddell 1988, lot 102.White encrustation over toning. VF