Roman Silver & Bronze Coins
Lot 4269 Session 14 (4.30pm Thu 27th March) Roman Silver & Bronze Coins
Estimate $200
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GORDIAN III, (A.D. 238-244), AE sestertius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 242-4 (21.4 g), obv. laureate draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III to right, around IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, rev. around SECVRITAS AVG, SC in exergue, Securitas seated left, holding a sceptre and propping head on left hand, (S.8739, RIC 311a, C.333). With a brown patination, nearly very fine and a scarce reverse type.
Ex Cornelius C. Vermeule III Collection, sold in Triton III (lot 1722 part) for the benefit of the Boston Museum of Fine Arts with his ticket.
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GORDIAN III, (A.D. 238-244), AE sestertius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 242-4 (21.4 g), obv. laureate ...
Estimate $200
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