Lot 2884

Description

Gordian III, (A.D.238-244), silver antoninianus (4.08 g), obv. radiate draped bust right, IMP GORDIANVS FEL AVG, rev. VICTOR AETER around, Victory standing left with palm, resting shield on captive at foot (S.8662; RIC IV 154); another (4.71g), rev. PAX AVGVSTI, Pax standing legt, holding olive branch and sceptre (S.8627; RIC IV 3); another (4.73g), rev. FORTVNA REDVX, Fortuna seated left, holding rudder and cornucopiae (S.8613; RIC IV 210); another (4.95g), rev. Providentia stnading left, holding globe and spear, PROVIDENTIA AVG (S.8655; RIC IV 4); another (3.75g), rev. Gordian standing right in military attire, holding transvere spear and globe, SAECVLI FELICITAS (S.8659; RIC IV 216). Toning, fine - nearly extremely fine. (5)

Ex S.J. Green Collection, the first purchased from Noble Numismatics Sale 124 (lot 3456 part), the rest Sale 124 (lot 3389 part). Previously all ex Dr. V.J.A. Flynn Collection.