A rare and attractive aureus of Gordian III
Lot 3596
Gordian III, 238-244. Aureus (Gold, 21 mm, 5.06 g, 7 h), Rome, 240. IMP CAES GORDIANVS PIVS AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III to right, seen from behind. Rev. VIRTVS AVG Mars standing front, head to left, holding olive branch in his right hand and inverted spear in his left; behind, shield set on ground. Calicó 3240 corr. (Mars not Virtus). Cohen -. RIC 60 corr. (Mars not Virtus). Rare. A lovely example struck on a broad flan. Extremely fine.

From the collection of an Armenian businessman, Leu 7, 24-25 October 2020, 1663 and ex Numismatica Ars Classica 72, 16 May 2013, 1685.
Starting price:
2000 CHF
Hammer price:
5500 CHF
Bid increment:
Closed
Minimum bid:
Closed
Number of bids:
8 Bids
Time left:
Closing time: 24-May-21, 12:31:30 CEST
All winning bids are subject to a 18.5% buyer's fee.

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