Lot 4835

Sale 116 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals, Tokens & Banknotes

Description

Gordian III, (A.D. 238-244), AE sestertius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 241-2 (32.33 g), obv. laureate draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III to right, around IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, rev. around P M TR P IIII COS II P P, SC in exergue, Apollo seated to left holding branch and resting left elbow on lyre, (cf.S.8732, RIC 302, cf.C.251). On a very heavy flan of medallic size, with a dark green patina, otherwise extremely fine and a scarce reverse type.

Ex Dr. V.J.A. Flynn Collection and previously from Noble Numismatics Sale 109 (lot 3873) and the D.J.Foster Collection.

Estimate
$200
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$340

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