Gordian III. AD 238-244. AR Antoninianus (21mm, 2.71 g, 12h). Antioch mint. 1st series, AD 238-239.Electronic Auction 475 The McAlee Collection – Gordian III to Philip II, Silver Sold For $ 800. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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Gordian III. AD 238-244. AR Antoninianus (21mm, 2.71 g, 12h). Antioch mint. 1st series, AD 238-239. IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG, radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / P M TR I P CON P P, Sol standing left, raising hand and holding globe. Bland, Gordian III 30; RIC IV 168; RSC 186a; Rauch 106, lot 335 (hammer €800). Lightly toned, a few scratches and marks. Good VF. Extremely rare – only one known to Bland, only the Rauch example on CoinArchives. |