CNG 102, Lot: 1074. Estimate $2000. Sold for $3750. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Gordian III. AD 238-244. AV Aureus (21mm, 4.46 g, 6h). Rome mint, 5th officina. 14th emission, struck AD 243-244. IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / VICTOR AETER, Victory standing left, leaning on shield and holding palm frond; at her feet below shield, captive seated left. RIC IV 165; Calicó 3236; Biaggi –. Good VF, some light cleaning scratches, slightly wavy flan. Rare.