CNG 96, Lot: 830. Estimate $2000. Sold for $2200. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Gordian I. AD 238. Æ Sestertius (31mm, 17.24 g, 12h). Rome mint. Struck 1-22 April AD 238. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Providentia, draped, legs crossed, standing front, head left, holding wand in right hand over globe at feet to left, and cornucopia in left, resting left arm on column. RIC IV 9; BMCRE 5; Banti 5. Good VF, natural, untouched brown patina, small edge split, flan flaw on reverse.