Watch List notes:

Gordian III, 238-244. Sestertius (Orichalcum, 29 mm, 17.41 g, 1 h), Rome, 242-243. IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III to right, seen from behind. Rev. P M TR P V COS II P P / S - C Gordian III, in military attire, standing right, holding spear in his right hand and globe in his left. Cohen 267. RIC 307a. Struck on a full flan. Minor smoothing on the reverse, otherwise, good very fine.


From a Bavarian collection of Roman Imperial bronze coins, ex Münzen & Medaillen GmbH 13, 9 October 2003, 753.