Gordian III. AD 238-244. AR Denarius (20mm, 3.43 g, 6h). Rome mint, 4th officina. 8th-11th emissions, late AD 240-early 243. EF.

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Lot: 692. Estimated: $ 100

Roman Imperial, Silver

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Gordian III. AD 238-244. AR Denarius (20mm, 3.43 g, 6h). Rome mint, 4th officina. 8th-11th emissions, late AD 240-early 243. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / VIRTVTI AVGVSTI, the “Farnese” Hercules standing right, holding Apples of the Hesperides in right hand behind back and club set on rock in left; lion skin beside club. RIC IV 116; RSC 403. Attractive iridescent toning, underlying luster. EF. A pretty coin in hand.

Ex Pegasi Auctions VIII (29 April 2003), lot 509.


Closing Date and Time: 18 March 2026 at 13:50:20 ET.

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