LYDIA, Sardis. Gordian III. AD 238-244. Æ (24.5mm, 7.04 g, 6h). Aurelius Rufinus, first archon for the second time. VF.

Electronic Auction 590
Lot: 497.
Closing Date: Jul 2 2025 10:00 ET

Roman Provincial, Bronze

Estimate: $ 100

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LYDIA, Sardis. Gordian III. AD 238-244. Æ (24.5mm, 7.04 g, 6h). Aurelius Rufinus, first archon for the second time. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Bucranium and torch within wreath. Hochard 2118 (D303/R630); Kurth 650; RPC VII.1 233.1.37 (this coin). Earthen surfaces, light porosity, die flaw on reverse, area of weakness on obverse, smoothing on reverse. VF.

From the Kelly Ramage Collection. Ex Pecunem/Gitbud & Naumann 34 (2 August 2015), lot 689.

At some point between when the photo was taken for GRPC and when it was sold in Pecunem, the obverse was smoothed and repatinated, removing some of the lettering from 3 - 4 o’clock.

Closing Date and Time: 2 July 2025 at 12:45:20 ET.

All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer’s fee.