128: Rome. Gordian III, 238-244 AD. Gold Aureus 

US $7,750.00
May-26-08
i-lgoldbergcoinsandcollectibles

                  Rome. Gordian III, 238-244 AD. Gold Aureus (4.83 g), Rome, 
                  struck 241-243 AD. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of 
                  Gordian III to right. Reverse: Hercules, nude and laureate, 
                  standing right, resting hand on hip, the other holds his lion 
                  skin and club, propped on a rock; VIRTVTI AVGVSTI. Fr-511; RIC 
                  108; Biaggi 1373/4; Calicó 3242; C. 401. Sharp, highly 
                  lustrous and very attractive. Fine portrait of the young, 
                  lightly mustachioed emperor. NGC graded Choice About 
                  Uncirculated. 
                  Estimated Value $4,500 - 5,000. 
                  Ex "Perfectionist Collection," Leu 93, 10 May 2005, lot 86; ex 
                  Bank Leu 13, 29 April 1975, 475. 

                  Our item number 115779

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