Gordian III, 238-244. Sestertius (Orichalcum, 31 mm, 19.84 g, 12 h), Rome, 242-243. IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III to right, seen from behind. Rev. P M TR P V COS II P P / S C Apollo seated left, holding branch in his right hand and resting his left elbow on lyre. Cohen 262. Michaux 196. RIC 303a. 500 Years of Roman Coin Portraits, p. 151, 410 (this coin). A beautiful piece with an excellent portrait and a lovely green and brown patina. Minor doubling on the reverse, otherwise, extremely fine.