Gordian III. A.D. 238-244. AE sestertius (28 mm, 18.45 g, 12 h). Rome, A.D. 240-243. IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right / AETER-NITATI AVG, S C across field, Sol standing facing, head left, raising hand and holding globe. RIC 297a. Near VF, dark brown patina with flecks of red.