Stack's Bowers Galleries

January 2023 NYINC Auction  –  14 - 17 January 2023

Stack's Bowers Galleries, January 2023 NYINC Auction

Live Sessions: Ancient & World Coins, World Paper Money

Part A: Sa, 14.01.2023, from 12:30 AM CET
Part B: Sa, 14.01.2023, from 12:30 AM CET
Part C: Sa, 14.01.2023, from 3:00 PM CET
Part D: Su, 15.01.2023, from 12:30 AM CET
Part E: Su, 15.01.2023, from 12:30 AM CET
Part F: Su, 15.01.2023, from 9:00 PM CET
Part G: Su, 15.01.2023, from 9:00 PM CET
Part H: Su, 15.01.2023, from 10:00 PM CET
Part I: Mo, 16.01.2023, from 6:00 PM CET
The auction is closed.

Description

GORDIAN II, A.D. 238. AR Denarius (2.94 gms), Rome Mint. NGC Ch AU, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 3/5.
RIC-3; RSC-14. Obverse: Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right; Reverse: Virtus standing left, holding spear and resting hand upon shield. Though some minor granularity and weakness is noted, this VERY RARE example from the brief reign of the younger Gordian Africanus presents a pleasing tone and centering of strike.

Estimate: $2000.00- $4000.00

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Price realized 3'600 USD
Starting price 1'200 USD
The auction is closed.
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