Gordian I. AD 238. Æ Sestertius (32mm, 23.27 g, 12h). Rome mint. Struck 1-22 April AD 238.

Keystone Auction 4
Lot: 228. Estimated: $ 20

Roman Imperial, Bronze

Sold For $ 3 250. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Gordian I. AD 238. Æ Sestertius (32mm, 23.27 g, 12h). Rome mint. Struck 1-22 April AD 238. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Providentia, draped, legs crossed, standing front, head left, holding wand in right hand over globe at feet to left, and cornucopia in left, resting left arm on column. RIC IV 9. Dark green patina, some light roughness. In NGC encapsulation 5872729-095, graded AU, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 3/5, Fine Style, die shift. Rare.

From the Robert W. Bartlett Bequest Sold for the Benefit of the American Numismatic Society. Ex Münzen und Medaillen 61 (7 October 1982), lot 465.


Closing Date and Time: Thursday, 2 September 2021 at 11:15:40 ET.

All winning bids are subject to an 18% buyer’s fee.