Roman Silver & Bronze - Imperial
Lot 2888 SESSION 16 (7.30PM THURSDAY 27TH NOVEMBER) Roman Silver & Bronze - Imperial
Estimate $150
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GORDIAN III, (A.D. 238-244), Rome Mint, issued 240, (4.38 g), obv. radiate bust right, around IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, rev. Gordian standing left holding patera over altar, around P M TR P III COS P P, (S.8642, RIC 69) (illustrated); another, (4.99 g), rev. PROVIDENTIA AVG, with Providentia standing left holding a globe and transverse sceptre, (S.8655, RIC 4, RSC 302); another, (3.86 g), rev. Apollo seated to left, holding branch with branch and lyre, around P M TR P IIII COS II P P, (S.8645, RIC 114, C.238); another, (2.41 g), rev. Gordian in military dress, standing right with spear and globe, around PM TR P III COS II PP, (cf.S.8646, RIC 115). Toning, good fine - nearly extremely fine. (4)
Ex Stephen J Bridges Collection.
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