Gordian III. AD 238-244. Æ Sestertius 28mm, 16.94 g. Rome mint. Struck AD 240. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Pax advancing left, holding olive branch and scepter. RIC IV 319a. Near Extremely Fine, dark gray-brown patina.
Gordian III became emperor as a teenager. His reign brought a brief return to stability under the guidance of experienced advisors. Gordian’s coins are abundant and popular, often depicting classical Roman deities like Mars, Sol, and Providentia, reflecting hopes of peace and prosperity under a youthful ruler.
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