Outstanding Gordian III Sestertius
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. 17.22 g. 32.00 mm. Sharply struck on a medallic flan. Superb unusual impressive portrait and lovely brown patina with green spots. Flan crack and minor metal flaw on edge, otherwise. EF.