Gordian III, 238-244. Sestertius.
Gordian III, 238-244. Sestertius (Orichalcum, 30 mm, 19.29 g, 11 h), Rome, 241-243. IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III to right, seen from behind. Rev. LAETITIA AVG N / S - C Laetitia standing front, head to left, holding wreath in her right hand and anchor in her left. Cohen 122. Michaux 189. RIC 300a. A very attractive example with a beautiful reddish-brown patina and a particularly sharp portrait. Light smoothing and minor doubling on the reverse, otherwise, extremely fine.
Ex Leu 14, 14 October 2023, 233 and previously from the Lucien Birkler Collection
CHF 750.00

