Gordian III. AD 238-244. AV Aureus (19.5mm, 4.46 g, 12h). Rome mint, 4th officina. 8th-11th emissions, end of AD 240-early 243. Near EF.

CNG Feature Auction 132
Lot: 827. Estimated: $ 2 500

Roman Imperial, Coin-in-Hand Video, Gold

Sold For $ 3 750. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Gordian III. AD 238-244. AV Aureus (19.5mm, 4.46 g, 12h). Rome mint, 4th officina. 8th-11th emissions, end of AD 240-early 243. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / The “Farnese” Hercules standing right, holding the Apples of the Hesperides behind back, club set on rock to right, and lion skin. RIC IV 108; Calicó 3242; Biaggi 1373-4; Mazzini 401. Toned, light hairlines, tiny edge mark. Near EF.


The final winners of all CNG Feature Auction 132 lots will be determined at the live online sale that will be held on 18-19 May 2026.

CNG Feature Auction 132 – Session Three – Lot 588-888 will be held Tuesday morning, 19 May 2026 beginning at 9:00 AM ET.

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