Lot 4896

Description

Gordian III, (A.D. 238-244), silver antoninianii, Rome mint, (3.902 grams), obv. radiate bust right, rev. IOVIS STATOR around, Jupiter standing facing head right, (cf.S.2437, RIC 85, RSC 115) another (4.530 grams), rev. SECVRIT PERPET, Securitas standing to left, with sceptre and leaning on column, (S.-, RIC 152, RSC 328), another Philip I, (A.D. 244-249), Rome mint (4.158 grams), rev. VIRTVS AVGG, Philip I & II galloping to right, E in exergue (S.2584, RIC 10, RSC 241); another (2.346 grams), rev. AEQVITAS AVGG, Equity standing left, holding scales and cornucopiae, (S.2551, RIC 27b, RSC 9). Nearly extremely fine, third coin scarce. (4)

Ex Glendinings, London, December 14, 1988 (lot 481 part) for second coin.