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Auction 98  12 December 2016
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Lot 1348

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The Roman Empire
Gordian III augustus, 238 – 244

Antoninianus 238-239, AR 5.05 g. IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust r. Rev. VICTORIA AVG Victory advancing l., holding wreath and palm branch. C 357. RIC 5.
Good extremely fine

Some of Gordian III's early portraits as augustus, such as this one, seem to bear a slight resemblance to Balbinus, with a broad face and short nose. AMP.

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