Gordian III. As Caesar, AD 238. AR Denarius (20mm, 3.41 g, 11h). Rome mint. 1st emission of Balbinus & Pupienus. NGC AU★, 5/5, 5/5, Fine Style.

CNG Feature Auction 129
Lot: 560.
Closing Date: May 14 2025 11:00 ET

Roman Imperial, Silver

Estimate: $ 500

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Gordian III. As Caesar, AD 238. AR Denarius (20mm, 3.41 g, 11h). Rome mint. 1st emission of Balbinus & Pupienus. Bareheaded and draped bust right / Emblems of the pontificate: lituus, secespita, guttus, simpulum, and aspergillum. RIC IV 1; BMCRE 62-3 (Balbinus & Pupienus); RSC 182 corr. (no patera). Toned. In NGC encapsulation 4884952-001, graded AU★, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 5/5, Fine Style.

Ex Heritage 3082 (21 January 2020), lot 33250.


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