Gordian III. Sestertius; Gordian III; 238-244 AD, Rome, 243-4 AD, Sestertius, 18.28g. RIC-331a, C-99. Obv: IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG Bust laureate, draped, cuirassed r. Rx: FORTVNA REDVX S C Fortuna Redux seated l. holding rudder and cornucopia, wheel under seat. The reverse type looks forward to Gordian's return to Rome from his Eastern expedition of 243-4, a hope that was not to be fulfilled.Excellent portrait. MS