Lot 1949

Description

Claudius, (A.D. 41-54), AE quadrans, issued A.D.42, (2.560 grams), obv. TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG around three legged modius, rev. SC around PON M TR P IMP P P COS II, (S.1865, RIC 90, BMC 182); Thrace, Hadrianopoulos, Gordian III, (A.D. 238-244), AE 25, (6.482 grams), obv. Gordian III, bust to right draped and cuirassed, around AVT K [MAV]T **GORD*IANOC AV**G*, rev. Apollo standing to left holding a spear and resting on a shield, around **ADP*IANO[P] OLEITWN, (S.-; Glaux 8, No.2096; Yourokova 'La Monetazione delle citta Morsa Inferiore e dela tracia durante il II-III secolo d.C.: Hadrianopolis No.621). First coin very fine, second with green patina, piece out of edge, otherwise fine and rare. (2)

Ex Downie's, Auction sale 255, Sept. 16, 1994, (lot 1967 and 2067).