

Gordian III (238-244). AE Sestertius. Obv. IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. IOVI STATORI SC. Jupiter standing front, head right, holding sceptre and thunderbolt. RIC IV 298; C. 111. 22.23 g. 32 mm. Sharply struck on a medallic flan. Superb impressive portrait and lovely chocolat brown patina. Minor smoothing, peripheral flan crack, otherwise. about EF.