Gordian III, 238-244. Antoninianus (Silver, 22 mm, 5.39 g, 1 h), Rome, 243. IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III to right, seen from behind. Rev. P M TR P VI COS II P P Apollo seated left, holding branch in his right hand and resting his left elbow on lyre. Cohen 272. Michaux 380. RIC 90. Nicely toned. Light scratches on the reverse, otherwise, very fine.

From the collection of Dr. Max Blaschegg (1930-2021, with collector’s ticket) and that of his father, Dr. Karl Blaschegg (1892-1951).