Gordian III. As Caesar, AD 238. AV “Quinarius” (16mm, 1.42 g, 1h). Contemporary imitation.

Electronic Auction 481
Lot: 595. Estimated: $ 500

Roman Imperial, Gold

Sold For $ 500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Gordian III. As Caesar, AD 238. AV “Quinarius” (16mm, 1.42 g, 1h). Contemporary imitation. Bare-headed and draped bust right / Lituus, knife, jug, simpulum and aspergillum. Cf. Calico 3209 (Rome mint, aureus); cf. RIC IV 1 (denarius); King – (type unlisted for quinarii). Edge chips, marks. Fair.

Ex Dix, Noonan, & Webb (8 June 2016), lot 1004; Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 113 (11 May 2005), lot 298.


Closing Date and Time: 2 December 2020 at 13:18:00 ET.

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