Gordian III, 238-244. Sestertius (Orichalcum, 30 mm, 19.29 g, 11 h), Rome, 241-243. 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. A very attractive example with a beautiful reddish-brown patina and a particularly sharp portrait. Light smoothing and minor doubling on the reverse, otherwise, extremely fine.

From the Lucien Birkler Collection.