Lot 204: GORDIAN III. 238-244 AD. AR Antoninianus. Rome mint. Struck 242-3 AD.

AUCTION: Sale 269

Description

GORDIAN III. 238-244 AD. AR Antoninianus (23mm - 4.61 g). Rome mint. Struck 242-3 AD. IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / P M TR P V COS II P P, Apollo seated left, holding branch in right hand, left elbow resting on lyre. RIC IV 89; RSC 261. EF, a touch grainy.

An interesting double struck coin, with just slight doubling on the obverse, not rotated, and a significant double strike on the reverse rotated 180 degrees.

Lot Details

Offered By: VAuctions
Lot #: 204
Listing #: 206151
Closed: Thursday, September 8, 2011 8:23:00 PM CT
Estimate: $50

Sold Winning Bid: $46
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Description

Lot Details

Offered By: VAuctions
Lot #: 204
Listing #: 206151
Closed: Thursday, September 8, 2011 8:23:00 PM CT
Estimate: $50