Gordian III. As Caesar, AD 238. Æ Sestertius (29mm, 17.40 g, 12h). Rome mint. 1st emission of Balbinus and Pupienus, circa April-June AD 238. Bareheaded and draped bust right / Emblems of the pontificate: lituus, secespita, patera, guttus, simpulum, and aspergillum. RIC IV 3; BMCRE 64-6 (Balbinus and Pupienus); Banti 59. Dark brown and green patina, some light smoothing, surface crack on reverse. VF.
From the Summer Haven Collection.