Gordian III, 238-244. Sestertius (Orichalcum, 32 mm, 19.53 g, 6 h), Rome, 244. IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III to right. Rev. MARTEM PROPVGNATOREM / S C Mars advancing right, holding spear with his right hand and shield in his left. Cohen 161. RIC 333. Brown patina with some green highlights. Very fine.
From the collection of W. M. Stoecklin, Winterthur, Switzerland, acquired prior to 1981.