Sovereign Rarities Ltd > Auction 12 | Auction date: 21 February 2024 |
Lot number: 10 Price realized: Unsold | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on |
Lot description: Gordian III (AD 238-244), bronze Pentassarion, 31mm, mint of Anchialos, Thrace, AVT KAI ANT ΓOPΔIANOC AVΓ, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian facing right, seen from behind, rev. OVΛΠIAN-W-N [AN]XIAΛEWN, an athlete standing front, head turned to left, holding a wreath and a long palm-branch, E (mark of value) in left field, 14.45g, 12h (cf. Varbanov 627-8; cf. Moushmov 2920). Attractive natural dark green patina, very fine and a very interesting type, well-preserved for this rare issue. Starting price: 750 GBP |