The Roman Empire
Gordian III caesar, April – June 238. Denarius, Roma 238, AR 3.17 g.
Description: M ANT GORDIANVS CAES Bare-headed and draped bust r. Rev. PIETAS AVGG Priestly emblems.
References: C 182
BMC Balbinus and Pupienus 62
RIC 1
Condition:Possibly the finest specimen known. Perfectly struck and centred on a full flan and with a lovely old cabinet tone. Virtually as struck and almost Fdc
Provenance: 51 Gallery sale May 2014, 112
Privately purchased from Tradart