Lot 5646
Sale 95 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes, The Robb Family Collection
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Description
Gordian III, (A.D. 238-244), AE sestertius, (20.79 grams), issued 241-243, Rome mint, obv. laureate bust to right of Gordian III, draped and cuirassed, around IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, rev. Jupiter standing facing, head to right, holding spear, around IOVI STATORI, S C across, (S.8710, RIC 298a, C.111) (illustrated); another AE sestertius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 243-4 (21.32 grams), obv. laureate draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III to right, around IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, rev. around FORTVNA REDVX, SC in exergue, Fortuna seated to left, holding rudder and cornucopiae, wheel under seat, (S.8708, RIC 331a, C.99). First nearly very fine, second fine, both come with collectors card descriptions. (2)
Ex Cappenalle Collection.
- Estimate
- $120
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $80