Roman Silver & Bronze
Lot 2608 Roman Silver & Bronze
Estimate $280
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SOLD $150
GORDIAN III, (A.D. 238-244), AE sestertius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 242-4 (18.894, grams), obv. laureate draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III to right, around IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, rev. around VICTORIA AETERNA, SC across field, Victory standing left, leaning on shield and holding a palm, under shield a captive, (cf.S.2507, RIC 338, C.354). On a round flan, with a light brown patina, good very fine and a scarce reverse type.
Ex Cornelius C. Vermeule III Collection, sold in Triton III (lot 1722 part) for the benefit of the Boston Museum of Fine Arts with his ticket.
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Lot 2606
GORDIAN III, (A.D. 238-244), AE sestertius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 242-4 (21.4, grams), obv. laureate ...
Estimate $220
Lot 2607
GORDIAN III, (A.D. 238-244), AE sestertius, Rome mint, issued c.A.D. 243-4 (26.8, grams), obv. laureate ...
Estimate $900
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GORDIAN III, (A.D. 238-244), AE sestertius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 242-4 (18.894, grams), obv. laureate ...
Estimate $280
Lot 2609
GORDIAN III, (A.D. 238-244), AE as, Rome mint, issued A.D. 241-2 (11.496, grams), obv. laureate ...
Estimate $250
Lot 2610
PHILIP I, (A.D. 244-249), silver antoninianius, Rome mint, (3.98 grams), issued 247-9, obv. radiate cuirassed ...
Estimate $70