Lot 2887

Description

Gordian III, (A.D. 238-244), silver antoninianus, Rome Mint, issued 241, (3.98 g), obv. radiate bust right, around IMP GORDIANVS PIVS AVG, rev. ROMAE AETERNAE, Roma seated to left, holding Victory and sceptre, (S.8658, RIC 70, RSC 314) (illustated); another, (4.29 g), rev. PROVID AVG, Providentia standing left holding rod and sceptre, globe at feet, (S.8654, RIC 148, RSC 296); another, (4.92 g), rev. Fides standing left, (S.8609, RIC 1); silver denarius, Rome Mint, issued 241-2, (2.75 g), rev. around SECVRITAS PVBLICA, Securitas seated to left, holding sceptre, (S.8682, RIC 130, RSC 340. Hunter 65). Toning, nearly very fine - good very fine. (4)

Ex Stephen J Bridges Collection.