Lot 4864

Sale 125 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals

Description

Gordian III, (A.D. 238-244), AE sestertius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 239, (20.44 g), obv. laureate bust of Gordian III to right, around IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG, rev. Salus standing right holding serpent, feeding it from a patera, around SALVS AVG, (S.8737, RIC 260a, C 320) (illustrated); others, (19.74 g), rev. Liberalitas left, (S.8713, RIC 269a); (18.56 g), rev. Fortuna seated left, (S.8708, RIC 331a); (22.73 g), rev. Laetitia left, (S.8712, RIC 300a); another similar, (19.80 g). Toning, fine - very fine, scarce. (5)

Ex Dr V.J.A. Flynn Collection.

Estimate
$200
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$220

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