Celtic and Ancient Coins

Gordian III (Caesar, 238), Sestertius, Rome, 238, bare headed and draped bust right, seen from behind, rev. PIETAS AVGG S C, lituus, knife, patera, jug, simpulum and sprinkler, 17.52g/1h (RIC IV, p.177, 3; BMC Cohen 183). Extremely fine, fine green patina, rare £1,500-1,800

Provenance:
Baldwin/Markov/M & M Auction 12 (New York), 11 January 2006, lot 320