Gordian III. As Caesar, AD 238. AR Denarius (20mm, 3.17 g, 12h). Rome mint. 1st emission of Balbinus and Pupienus. EF.

Triton XXIX – Session 6
Lot: 6174. Estimated: $ 750

Selections from the Barry N. Rightman Collection, Silver

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Gordian III. As Caesar, AD 238. AR Denarius (20mm, 3.17 g, 12h). Rome mint. 1st emission of Balbinus and Pupienus. M ANT GORDIANVS CAES, bareheaded and draped bust right / PIETAS AVGG, emblems of the pontificate: lituus, secespita, patera, guttus, simpulum, and aspergillum. RIC IV 1 var. (no patera); BMCRE 62-3 var. (same); RSC 182; S 8557 (this coin illustrated). Toned, some strike doubling. EF. Illustrated in Roman Coins and Their Values III.

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Closing Date and Time: 22 January 2026 at 10:57:40 ET.



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