CNG 106, Lot: 796. Estimate $1000. Sold for $1600. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Gordian III. AD 238-244. Bi-metallic Medallion (37mm, 52.97 g, 12h). Rome mint. Struck AD 243-244. Laureate and cuirassed bust right, slight drapery on shoulder / Adlocutio scene: Gordian, assisted by soldier behind him, standing right on low daïs, addressing four soldiers, two of whom hold spears and shields, standing left; vexillum, signum and aquila behind. Gnecchi 1 (pl. 103, 1); Bardin Group 6, 33; Banti 2. Fine, dark surfaces. Extremely rare.