GORDIAN I. 238 AD. Æ Sestertius (21.85 gm). IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AFR AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / P M T-R P COS P P, S C across field, Gordian standing left, holding branch in right hand and resting left on parazonium. RIC IV 7 (same reverse die); BMCRE 4; Cohen 3. Good VF, dark brown patina with red flecks. [See color plate 14] ($5000) Triton V Sale, 16 Jan 2002, lot 2050. Lot sold for $4000, plus buyers fees. By permission of CNG, www.cngcoins.com.