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Lot 53. Gordianus III AE Sestertius, Mars reverse

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Gordianus III AE Sestertius, Mars reverse

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Bidding closed (Sunday, December 17th, 19:17:40 CET)
Current time: Thursday, September 19th, 03:49:39 CEST

Price realised: CHF 160.00 (13 bids)
Approx. EUR 170.21 / USD 189.47 / GBP 143.56

High bidder: Bidder 7

eAuction #82, Lot 53. Estimate: CHF 60.00

Gordianus III (238-244 AD). AE Sestertius (31-33 mm, 24.52 g), Rome, early autumn 243-summer 244.
Obv. IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust to right, seen from behind.
Rev. MARS PROPVGNAT / S - C, Mars advancing right, holding spear with his right hand and shield in his left.
C. 158 var. (not draped and not cuirassed); RIC 332b.

Perfectly centered on a medallic flan. Green patina somewhat rough. About extremely fine.



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