Roman Silver & Bronze - Imperial

Lot 3445    SESSION 12 (11.30AM THURSDAY 2ND APRIL)    Roman Silver & Bronze - Imperial

Estimate $200
Bid at live.noble.com.au
SOLD $220

GORDIAN III, (A.D. 238-244), silver antoninianus, (4.92 g), Rome mint, issued 241-3, obv. laureate bust to right, rev. Sol standing to front, head to left, raising hand and holding globe, around AETERN ITATI AVG, (cf.S.2426, RIC 97, Cal.3186, C.37) (illustrated); another, (4.35 g), rev. Felicitas, (S.8607, RIC 140); another, (4.48 g), rev. Gordian in military dress, standing right with spear and globe, (S.8646, RIC 92, RSC 253); another, (4.13 g), rev. Gordian sacrificing over altar, (S.8637, RIC 37); denarius, (3.78 g), rev. Gordian riding left on horseback, (S.8678, RIC 81); another, (2.78 g), rev. Diana standing right. holding lighted torch in both hands, (S.8673, RIC 127, RSC 69); another, (2.64 g), rev. Securitas seated to left, holding head and sceptre, (S.8682, RIC 130, RSC 340). Toning, good fine - nearly extremely fine. (7)

Ex Dr V.J.A. Flynn Collection.