Gordian III. As Caesar, AD 238. Æ Sestertius (30mm, 18.25 g, 1h). Rome mint. 1st emission of Balbinus and Pupienus. M ANT GORDIANVS CAES, bareheaded and draped bust right / PIETAS AVGG, S C in exergue, priestly emblems: lituus, secespita, capis, simpulum, and aspergillum. RIC IV 3; BMCRE 64-6 (Balbinus and Pupienus); Banti 59. Lovely natural green patina. Good VF.
Ex Berk FPL 8 ( 2018), lot 83 (priced at USD 3,750).