RB92625. Orichalcum sestertius, RIC IV 312, Cohen V 332, SRCV III 8739, Hunter III 154, VF, well centered and struck, squared flan, a little rough from light corrosion, tiny edge cracks, Rome mint, weight 17.898g, maximum diameter 31.1mm, die axis 0
o, c. 241 A.D.; obverse IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind; reverse SECVRITAS AVG (security of the Emperor), Securitas seated left, scepter in right hand, propping head with left hand, altar at feet on left, S C (
senatus consulto) in exergue; from the Errett Bishop Collection;
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