Gordian III. As Caesar, AD 238. Æ Sestertius (30mm, 22.41 g, 12h). Rome mint. 1st emission of Balbinus and Pupienus, circa April-June AD 238. VF.

Electronic Auction 558
Lot: 643. Estimated: $ 400

Roman Imperial, Bronze

Sold For $ 500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Gordian III. As Caesar, AD 238. Æ Sestertius (30mm, 22.41 g, 12h). Rome mint. 1st emission of Balbinus and Pupienus, circa April-June AD 238. Bareheaded and draped bust right / Emblems of the pontificate: lituus, secespita, patera, guttus, simpulum, and aspergillum. RIC IV 3; Banti 59. Dark brown-green and red patina, slight roughness, some gentle smoothing. VF. A lovely coin in hand with a striking portrait.

Ex Classical Numismatic Group 87 (18 May 2011), lot 1060.


Closing Date and Time: 20 March 2024 at 13:34:00 ET.

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