Description: Gordian III (238 - 244 AD). AE Sestertius, Rome mint 241 AD. IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG; laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / P M TR P IIII COS II P P; Apollo seated left holding laurel-branch and resting arm on lyre; SC in ex.

Diameter: AE31 mm

Weight: 20.34 g

Grade: VF/VF

Attribution: RIC 302

Commentary: attractive olive-grey patina, good details

History: In 243 AD before sending an army against the invading Sassanids, Gordian opened the door of the Temple of Janus for the last time in Roman history.

Article Number: 001-05-03-44287