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LOT 3653
Gordian III AR Antoninianus. AD 243-244. Rome mint.
IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust to right / MARTEM PROPVGNATOREM, Mars advancing to right, holding transverse spear and shield. RIC IV 147; RSC 160. Near Extremely Fine.(4.24gr, 22mm, 6h.).
Provenance
Ex London, UK, gentleman 1980-2000s.
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