Gordian III, AD 238-244. Sestertius (Orichalcum, 34 mm, 20.62 g, 12 h), Rome, c. 240. IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III to right. Rev. AETERNITATI AVG / S-C Sol, nude except for cloak around shoulders, standing to left, raising right hand and holding globe in left. Banti 20. Cohen 43. RIC IV 297a. Dark green patina. Extremely fine.

From the Collection of Prof. James M. Collier, ex Classical Numismatic Group e283, 25 July 2012, 331.

This lot is sold to benefit the Collier Prize in Ancient Numismatics offered by the American Numismatic Society.