★ emerald' like patina ★

Gordian III, 238-244 AD. AE Sestertius (29 mm, 19,78 g.). Rome, 241-243 AD. IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III to right, seen from behind. Rev. LAETITIA AVG N / S - C Laetitia standing front, head to left, holding wreath in her right hand and anchor in her left. Cohen 122. Michaux 189. RIC 300a. Very short, insignificanr edge split from the striking, otherwise about extremely fine. A wonderful sestertius with an extraordinary 'emerald' like green patina and a gentle portrait of Gordianus III.