Lot 2253
Sale 49 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes
Description
Gordian III, (A.D. 238-244), silver denarius, issued summer 241, Rome mint, obv. laureate, draped and cuirassed bust to right of Gordian III, around IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, rev. Salus standing to right, feeding snake held in her arms, around SALVS AVGVSTI, (RIC 129A, C.325, S.2475). Bright and attractive, good extremely fine and scarce.
This is a special issue to commemorate the marriage of Gordian III and Sabina Tranquillina in the summer of 241. A similar specimen in gold from very similar dies was in our sale 48 (lot 2590).
- Estimate
- $150
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $150