Gordian III; AE Sestertius; emperor enthroned
Description:
Gordian III (238 - 244 AD). AE Sestertius, Rome mint 240-241 AD. IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG; laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / P M TR P III COS P P, SC; emperor togate enthroned left on curule chair, holding globe and sceptre.
Diameter:
AE28 mm
Weight:
13,4 g
Grade:
aVF/aVF
Attribution:
RIC IV 294a; Banti 68
Commentary:
scarce; brown patina, good details
History:
At the age of 13, Gordian became the youngest sole legal Roman emperor throughout the existence of the united Roman Empire.
Article Number:
046-05-01-41652