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LOT 2776
Ancient Roman Imperial Coins - Gordian III - Paduan AE Sestertius 19th century A.D.
Cast copy imitating: 'Rome mint, 240 AD.' Obv: IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG, laureate, draped, cuirassed bust right. Rev: ROMAE AETERNAE, Roma seated left on shield, holding Victory and spear. SC in exergue. Good very fine.(19.07 grams, 30 mm.).
Provenance
Property of a North London, UK, gentleman.
Literature
For the host coin see: RIC IV-3, 272.
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LOT 2776
Ancient Roman Imperial Coins - Gordian III - Paduan AE Sestertius
Sold for (Inc. bp): £85
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