Roman Empire, Italy. Gordian III, c. 238 - 244 AD Rome, c. 1st - 22nd April 238
AR Denarius, 3.32g (19mm, 6h).
MP M ANT GORDIANVS AF[R A]VG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust to r. / VIRTVS – AVGG Virtus standing to l. with r. hand on shield and l. leaning on reversed spear
Pedigree: Ex Ars Classica XI, lot 836. From the Levis Collection. Ex NAC 100, 2017, lot 1957. From the E. E. Clain-Stefanelli Collection.
References: RIC 3
Grade: Somewhat porous surfaces but with pleasant overlay of cabinet toning. Nicely struck and wonderful old pedigree. EF
US1117 - 5/14718
AR Denarius, 3.32g (19mm, 6h).
MP M ANT GORDIANVS AF[R A]VG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust to r. / VIRTVS – AVGG Virtus standing to l. with r. hand on shield and l. leaning on reversed spear
Pedigree: Ex Ars Classica XI, lot 836. From the Levis Collection. Ex NAC 100, 2017, lot 1957. From the E. E. Clain-Stefanelli Collection.
References: RIC 3
Grade: Somewhat porous surfaces but with pleasant overlay of cabinet toning. Nicely struck and wonderful old pedigree. EF
US1117 - 5/14718
AR Denarius, 3.32g (19mm, 6h).
MP M ANT GORDIANVS AF[R A]VG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust to r. / VIRTVS – AVGG Virtus standing to l. with r. hand on shield and l. leaning on reversed spear
Pedigree: Ex Ars Classica XI, lot 836. From the Levis Collection. Ex NAC 100, 2017, lot 1957. From the E. E. Clain-Stefanelli Collection.
References: RIC 3
Grade: Somewhat porous surfaces but with pleasant overlay of cabinet toning. Nicely struck and wonderful old pedigree. EF
US1117 - 5/14718