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LOT 2955
Gordian III AR Antoninianus. AD 238. Rome mint.
IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust to right / VIRTVS AVG, Virtus helmeted and draped, standing to left, holding spear with left, and resting right hand on shield. RIC 6; RSC 381. Good Very Fine.(4.83gr, 21mm, 1h.).
Provenance
Ex Dorchester Hoard.
Acquired on the UK market.
Property of a London antiquarian.
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