Lot 3521

Description

Gordian III, (A.D. 238-244), silver antoninianus, Rome mint, issued 241-3, (4.076 grams), obv. radiate bust right, around IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, rev. IOVI STATORI around, Jupiter standing facing, (S.8615, RIC 84, RSC 109); another (3.926 grams) similar issued 243-4, obv., rev. around MARTEM PROPVGNATOREM, Mars advancing to right, carrying transverse spear and shield, (S.8624, RIC 147, RSC 160); AE sestertius, Rome mint, (16.858 grams), issued 243-4, obv. laureate draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III to right, around IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, rev. around SECVRITAS PERPETVA, S C across field, Securitas standing to left, holding sceptre and resting on column, (S.8740, RIC 335a, C.337). First two extremely fine, last fine. (3)