Lot 3343

Description

Gordian III, (A.D. 238-244), AE sestertius, (20.22 g), issued 238-239, Rome mint, obv. laureate bust to right of Gordian III, draped and cuirassed, around IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG, rev. Jupiter standing left with spear and thunderbolt, small Gordian III to left, around IOVI CONSERVATORI, S C across, (S.8709, RIC 255a, C.106) (illustrated); another, issued 241-3, (23.11 g), rev. Felicitas standing front, head left, holding caduceus and cornucopiae, (S.8705a, RIC 310a, C.76); another, issued 240, (13.61 g), rev. emperor seated left holding globe and sceptre, (S.8728, RIC 294a, C.231); As, issued 241-3, (8.95 g), rev. Laetitia standing left, holding wreath and anchor, (S.8782, RIC 300b, C.123). Toned, nearly fine - nearly very fine. (4)

Ex Triton III, lot 1722 (part) and previously the Collection of Cornelius C. Vermeule III with tickets.