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Gordian III; AE Sestertius; Apollo seated
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