Gordian III, (A.D. 238-244), AE sestertius, Rome Mint, issued A.D. 242-4 (23.25 g), obv. laureate draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III to right, around IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, rev. around SECVRITAS AVG, SC in exergue, Securitas seated left, holding a sceptre and propping head on left hand, (S.8739, RIC 312, C.333). Deeply toned, good very fine, scarce in this condition.
Ex Brian Bolton Collection, previously from CNG Auction 305, June 26, 2013, (lot 322) where it realised US $190 hammer, with CNG ticket.