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Gordian III. AD 238-244. Lot of three (3) AR Denarii. Includes:
1) (19.5mm, 2.86 g, 12h). Rome mint, 1st officina. 7th emisison, AD 240. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Diana Lucifera standing right, holding flaming torch with both hands. RIC IV 127; RSC 69. In NGC encapsulation 4284928-030, graded MS, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 4/5. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 464 (25 March 2020), lot 629.
2) (17.5mm, 2.95 g, 12h). Rome mint, 6th officina. 7th emission, AD 240. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Gordian on horseback riding left, raising hand and holding spear. RIC IV 81; RSC 234. Toned. Good VF.
3) (19.5mm, 2.78 g, 6h). Rome mint, 4th officina. 8th-11th emissions, AD 240-243. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Hercules standing right, resting hand on hip and holding club set on a rock; lion’s skin to right of club. RIC IV 116; RSC 403. Toned. Good VF
. . LOT SOLD AS IS, NO RETURNS. Three (3) coins in lot.
From the Kings Collection.
Closing Date and Time: 1 November 2023 at 13:08:00 ET.
All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer’s fee.
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