I've been collecting silver coinage of Roman Emperor Gordian III for a long time. I want to sell this magnificent bronze sestertius of his to help acquire additional silver coinage for this emperor. It is a stunning coin, and hard to let go of, but it doesn't fit my collecting focus for this emperor. Here's the deal: I'm letting it go for what I paid for it originally (which was a bargain to begin with) $125.00 including shipping. If you've ever wanted a hefty chunk of Roman bronze, here's your opportunity. This thing is huge and feels hefty in the hand. Not to mention the nice shades of patina and lovely portrait of this young emperor: This coin has excellent provenance, coming originally from a very reliable dealer well known to those the ancients forum here at Cointalk, John Anthony. And of course, you'd be purchasing it from me, the unofficial Gordian III imperial coinage expert for the ancients forum. Gordian III, AD 238-244 AE sestertius, 30mm, 16.5g, 12h; Rome mint, AD 241. Obv.: IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG; Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev.: SECVRITAS AVG; Securitas enthroned left, holding scepter, resting head on elbow leaning on chair back, S C in exergue. Reference: RIC IVc 311a, p. 49
