From the Gemini IV Auction, Closed January 8, 2008.



                  Lot # 471 - Auction is closed.Estimate: US$300 / Price 
                  Realized: US$450 
                  Gordian III. Silver antoninianus 



             



            Gordian III. (238-244 AD). Silver antoninianus (3.90 gm). Antioch, 
            ca. 239 AD. IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG, bust radiate, cuirassed 
            left, seen from back, cuirass flaps on right shoulder extending 
            horizontally below the wreath ties / FIDES MILITVM, Fides standing 
            left, holding standard and cornucopia. Bland 14 (three specimens, 
            all from the same dies as ours). RIC 183c. Cohen 91 (citing Rollin, 
            20 Fr.). Very rare with bust left. Fine. 

            Ex Triton V, 2002, George His Collection, part of lot 2062. 




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  ... Lot 471 sold for high bid of $450 [ $517.5, or approx 357.075 EUR, 263.925 GBP including the 15% buyers fee.] 

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