Roman Empire. Gordian III (AD 238-244). Sestertius Minted in Rome, 243-244 A.D. FELICIT TEMPOR / S – C (No reserve price)

Gordian III was one of the youngest Roman emperors, ruling from AD 238 to 244 during a turbulent era marked by military campaigns and internal strife. The sestertius minted in Rome between 243 and 244 AD carries the inscription 'FELICIT TEMPOR / S – C,' reflecting wishes for happiness and prosperity. Sestertii were large bronze coins widely circulated in the Roman Empire and often depicted symbolic themes such as felicity (happiness) to convey the emperor’s hoped-for blessings for the empire. Gordian III’s coins help historians understand Roman monetary policy and imperial iconography during the mid-3rd century, a period challenged by external threats and civil unrest.