ROMAN EMPIRE: Gordian III, AE Sestertius, AD 238-244 (30mm, 18.16g, 12h). Rome mint, 5th officina, 9th emission, AD 241. Obverse: Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Reverse: Apollo seated left, holding branch and resting elbow on lyre. RIC IV 302, Banti 72. Green patina. Ex CNG. Strong VF.