Lot 577 | Gordian I (238), Sestertius, Rome, March - April AD 238; AE (g 19,48; mm 30;...

Bertolami Fine Art - Riversdell Close 27, KT16 9JW Chertsey
Auction 87 - Ancient Coins Seconda sessione
Tuesday 15 December 2020 hours 14:00 (UTC +00:00)

Gordian I (238), Sestertius, Rome, March - April AD 238; AE (g 19,48; mm 30;...

Gordian I (238), Sestertius, Rome, March - April AD 238; AE (g 19,48; mm 30; h 11); IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AFR AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. VICTORIA AVGG, Victory advancing l., holding wreath and palm branch; in field, S - C. RIC 12; C 14.
Very rare. Expressive portrait and attractive natural pale green patina, good extremely fine. [Ex Freeman & Sear, Manhattan Sale III, January 2012, lot 191]