Roman Silver & Bronze - Imperial
Lot 4871 SESSION 12 (7.00PM FRIDAY 27TH NOVEMBER) Roman Silver & Bronze - Imperial
Estimate $200
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SOLD $250
GORDIAN III, (A.D. 238-244), AE sestertius, Rome Mint, issued c.A.D. 244 (19.85 g), obv. laureate draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III to right, around IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, rev. around MARS PROPVGNAT, SC across the field, Mars hastening to right in military dress, holding spear and shield, (S.8718, RIC 332a) (illustrated); others, (18.68 g), rev. Securitas standing left, (S.8740, RIC 335a); (20.92 g), rev. Fortuna seated left, (S.8708, RIC 331a); (18.50 g), rev. Virtus standing front, (S.8745, RIC 273a); (17.86 g), rev. Libertas standing left, (S.8717, RIC 318a). Toning, good fine - good very fine, scarce. (5)
Ex Dr V.J.A. Flynn Collection.
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