Watch List notes:

Gordian III, 238-244. Aureus (Gold, 20 mm, 4.80 g, 6 h), Rome, 239. IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III to right, seen from behind. Rev. P M TR P II COS P P Virtus standing front, head to left, holding spear in her left hand and placing her right on shield set on ground. Calicó 3121a. Cohen 193 var. (bust type). RIC 25. Lightly toned and attractive. Good very fine.


From the Birger Bentsen Collection of ancient gold coins, ex Peus 416, 28 April 2016, 259 (with collector's ticket).