Roman Silver & Bronze
Lot 2606 Roman Silver & Bronze
Estimate $220
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GORDIAN III, (A.D. 238-244), AE sestertius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 242-4 (21.4, grams), obv. laureate draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III to right, around IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, rev. around SECVRITAS AVG, SC in exergu, Securitas seated left, holding a sceptre and propping head on left hand, (cf.S.2505, RIC 311a, C.333). With a brown patination, nearly very fine and a scarce reverse type.
Ex Cornelius C. Vermeule III Collection, sold in Triton III (lot 1722 part) for the benefit of the Boston Museum of Fine Arts with his ticket.
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Lot 2604
GORDIAN III, (A.D. 238-244), AE sestertius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 241-2 (30.7, grams), obv. laureate ...
Estimate $250
Lot 2605
GORDIAN III, (A.D. 238-244), AE sestertius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 242 (23.9, grams), obv. laureate ...
Estimate $900
Lot 2606 This lot
GORDIAN III, (A.D. 238-244), AE sestertius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 242-4 (21.4, grams), obv. laureate ...
Estimate $220
Lot 2607
GORDIAN III, (A.D. 238-244), AE sestertius, Rome mint, issued c.A.D. 243-4 (26.8, grams), obv. laureate ...
Estimate $900
Lot 2608
GORDIAN III, (A.D. 238-244), AE sestertius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 242-4 (18.894, grams), obv. laureate ...
Estimate $280