Gordian III. AD 238-244. Æ Sestertius (27mm, 14.76 g, 12h).

Keystone Auction 6 – Session Three – The Ken Bressett Collection, Part II – Roman Coinage
Lot: 3228. Estimated: $ 75

Roman Imperial, Bronze

Sold For $ 30. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Gordian III. AD 238-244. Æ Sestertius (27mm, 14.76 g, 12h). Rome mint, 6th officina. 8th emission, late AD 240. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right / Emperor standing right, holding spear and globe. RIC IV 305a. Near VF, green-brown patina, some roughness.

From the Ken Bressett Collection. Purchased from Bill Higgie in 1970 for @ $10.


The final winners of all Keystone 6 lots will be determined at the online sale that will be held on 11 March 2022. Session Three, presenting part 1 of the Ken Bressett Collection, featuring Roman coinage, will be held Friday evening, 11 March 2022 beginning at 7:00 PM ET.

Winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and 22.50% for all others.