LOT 3183
Gordian III AR Antoninianus. AD 238-244.
Rome mint; struck AD 241-243. IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust to right / VIRTVTI AVGVSTI, Hercules standing to right, resting one hand on hip and other on club set on rock; lion skin beside club. RIC IV 95; RSC 404. Near Extremely Fine.(4.07gr, 22mm, 1h.).
ProvenanceEx German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
TimeLine Auctions follows a vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
-
Gallienus BI Antoninianus. AD 253-268.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Mediolanum mint; struck AD 260-268. GALLIENVS AVG, radiate head to right / VIRTVS AVG, Virtus standing to left, holding spear and resting hand on shield. RIC V.1 534 (sole reign); MIR 1147m; RSC 1236. 3.08gr, 18mm, 7h.
Very Fine.
Property of a North London, UK, gentleman. -
Claudius II Gothicus BI Antoninianus. AD 268-270.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Rome mint; struck September 268-end 269. IMP C CLAVDIVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust to right / SPES PVBLICA, Spes standing to left, holding flower and raising robe. RIC V.1 102; RIC V online 212; Cohen 281. 3.73gr, 22mm, 7h.
Very Fine.
From a London, UK, specialist collection, 1990s. -
Gordian III AR Antoninianus. AD 238-244.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £44
Rome mint; struck AD 239. IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust to right / ROMAE AETERNAE, Roma, helmetted and in military dress, seated to left on shield, holding Victory and spear. RIC IV 38; RSC 312. 4.08gr, 21mm, 12h.
Good Very Fine.
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
