The Roman Empire
Gordian III augustus, 238 – 244. Sestertius, Roma 240-244, Æ 24.30 g.
Description: IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r., seen from behind. Rev. LAETITIA AVG N / S – C Laetitia, draped and diademed, standing facing, head turned l., holding long anchor and wreath. References: C 122
RIC 300a Condition: A lovely portrait with a brown-green patina. Extremely fine Provenance: NAC sale 1, 1989, 964
Hess-Divo sale 321, 2012, 272