Lot 545:
Gordian III (238-244 ). AE Sestertius, Rome mint. Obv. IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. AETERNITATI AVG SC. Sol standing front, head left, raising right hand and holding globe. RIC IV 297a. 20.87 g. 30.00 mm. R. A superb example, sharply struck and well centred on a broad flan. A fine style portrait, lovely emerald green patina. EF.