Lot 3411

Description

Philip I, (A.D. 244-249), AE sestertius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 244-245, (18.64 g), obv. laureate bust of Philip I to right draped and cuirassed, around IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, rev. around LAET FVNDAT, S C across, Laetitia standing left on prow with patera and rudder, (S.8998, RIC 176a, C.76) (illustrated); Gordian III, (A.D. 238-244), AE sestertius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 243-4, (17.15 g), 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). Toning, nearly very fine - very fine. (2)

Ex Dr V.J.A. Flynn Collection. Purchased from Baldwins London with tickets.