Ancient Rome - AD 238-244 Gordian III AE Sestertius NGC AU55
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Gordian III. AD 238-244. Æ Sestertius (18.62 g, 12h). Rome mint, 6th officina. 13th emission, January-February AD 244. IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / MARS PROPVGNAT, S C across field, Mars advancing right, holding spear in right hand, shield in left. RIC IV 332; Banti 52; Cohen 157. EF, green patina, areas of light brown. Bold strike, mustache and beard visible.
From the Douglas O. Rosenberg Collection.
Formerly from the CNG Triton X Sale on Janaury 9, 2007 as lot #717 where it brought $840.
| Grading Service | NGC |
|---|---|
| Year of Issue | NONE |
| Grade | AU55 |
| Ancient Year Range | 201-300 AD |
| Denom Type | Ancient |
| Numeric Denomination | AE Sestertius |
| Mint Location | NONE |
| Designation | NONE |
| Circ/UnCirc | Circulated |
| Strike Type | Business |
| Holder Variety | Strike 5/5; Surface 3/5 with light smoothing |
| Grade Add On | NONE |
| Holder Type | N/A |
