Gordian III. A.D. 238-244. Æ sestertius. 20.95 gm. 31 mm. Rome mint. Struck A.D. 242. His laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right; IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG / Gordian advancing right, holding spear and globe; P M TR P V COS II P P S C. RIC IV.3 307a. Good Very Fine; rich multihued brown patina with some spots of stable glossy green patina/deposits; well struck on a broad flan; charming style portrait.

From an American collection formed in the mid-twentieth century.