Artemide Aste s.r.l.
Auction LI 27-28 Apr 2019
View prices realized
► Sale information
Find similar lots
Gordian III (238-244). AE Sestertius, 240 AD. D/ IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. R/ PM TR P II COS PP SC. Gordian, togate, veiled, standing front, head left, sacrificing out of patera in right hand over altar, wand in left hand. RIC 271. C. 211. AE. g. 16.90 mm. 31.00 An outstanding example, from masterly engraved dies. A very elegant portrait and a spectacular exceptionally detailed reverse. Dark green patina, with minimal uncleaned earthen deposits. EF.