Lot 2889

Description

Gordian III, (A.D. 238-44), silver antoninianus (5.56g), Rome mint, issued 241-3 AD, obv. radiate and draped bust right, IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG around, rev. Jupiter standing, facing, head to right, leaning on sceptre and holding thunderbolt, IOVI STATORI around (S.8615; RIC IV 84; RSC 109); another (4.32g), rev. Sol standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left, AETERNITATI AVG (S.8603; RIC IV 83; RSC 41). Toning, nearly extremely fine; good very fine. (2)

Ex S.J. Green Collection, the first from Noble Numismatics Sale 124 (lot 3389 part) and ex Dr. V.J.A. Flynn Collection, the second from Heritage Auctions 232032 (lot 61268).