

Gordian III as Caesar (April-June 238 AD). AE Sestertius, 1st emission of Balbinus and Pupienus, c. April-June 238 AD. Obv. M ANT GORDIANVS CAES. Draped and cuirassed bust right, head bare. Rev. PIETAS AVGGG SC (in exergue). Emblems of the pontificate: lituus, secespita, patera, guttus, simpulum, and aspergillum. RIC IV 3. 17.92 g. 30.00 mm. R. Lovely deep green patina. About EF.