Gordian III, 238-244. Sestertius (Orichalcum, 29 mm, 17.21 g, 1 h), Rome, 240. IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III to right, seen from behind. Rev. VIRTVS AVG / S - C Mars standing front, head to left, holding branch in his right hand and inverted spear in his left; behind, shield set on ground. Cohen 384. RIC 273a. Minor flan crack, otherwise, very fine.

From the collection of Dipl.-Ing. Adrian Lang.