★ Ex CNG 85, 2010 ★

ROMAN EMPIRE. Gordian III.
Bronze Sestertius, AD 240. Rome.
Obv: IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev: P M TR P III COS II P P, Apollo seated left, holding branch and resting elbow on lyre; SC in exergue.

About Extremely Fine; highly attractive brown patina.

From the Euclidean Collection; ex Classical Numismatic Group, Auction 85 (15/9/2010), lot 1053 (hammer: 330 USD).

Reference: RIC IV-301a; Banti-70.
Die Axis: 12h.
Diameter: 29 mm.
Weight: 18.10 g.