Watch List notes:

Gordian III, 238-244. Sestertius (Orichalcum, 30 mm, 18.57 g, 12 h), Rome, 240. IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III to right, seen from behind. Rev. VIRTVS AVG / S - C Mars standing front, head to left, holding branch in his right hand and inverted spear in his left; behind, shield set on ground. Cohen 384. RIC 273a. Minor deposits, otherwise, good very fine.


From the S. Pozzi Collection, privately purchased from Hess-Divo.