Gordian III (AD 238-244). AV aureus (21mm, 5.43 gm, 5h). NGC MS S 5/5 - 4/5. Rome, ca. AD 241-243. IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Gordian III right, seen from behind / AETERNITATI AVG, Sol standing facing, radiate head left, nude but for chlamys across left shoulder, leaning with weight on right leg, right hand raised, globe in outstretched left hand. Calicó 3186a. RIC IV.III 97. Exceptionally sharp, struck from fresh dies onto glittering gold surfaces. From The Bob Klein History of Money Collection. Ex Jonathan K. Kern Collection. HID09801242017 © 2023 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Price realized | 7'750 USD |
Starting price | 4'000 USD |
Estimate | 8'000 USD |