Gordian III. AD 238-244. Æ Sestertius (28mm, 14.22 g, 12h). Rome mint, 5th officina. Special emission, early AD 239. Near VF.Electronic Auction 562 Roman Imperial, Bronze Sold For $ 400. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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Gordian III. AD 238-244. Æ Sestertius (28mm, 14.22 g, 12h). Rome mint, 5th officina. Special emission, early AD 239. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Gordian III standing in slow quadriga left, holding eagle-tipped scepter. RIC IV 276a (same dies as illustration); Banti 66 (same dies as illustration). Green-brown patina, a few minor flan flaws on reverse. Near VF. Very rare. |