Ancients
Gordian III (AD 238-244). AV aureus (19mm, 5.29 gm, 1h). NGC Choice MS 5/5 - 5/5. Rome, AD 240. IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Gordian III right, seen from behind / P M TR P III COS P P, Gordian III on horseback left, right hand raised, transverse scepter in left. RIC IV.III 80. Calicó 3220. Solidly struck on bright flan with significant luster. Only six Gordian III aurei have been certified Choice Mint State with one higher.
Ex Classical Numismatic Group, Auction 96 (14 May 2014), lot 843
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Estimate: 10000-12000 USD