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Roman Imperial Coinage, Gordian III (Cæsar, 238), Sestertius, Rome, 238, bare headed and draped bust right, seen from behind, rev. lituus, knife, patera, jug, simpulum and sprinkler, 17.52g/1h (RIC IV, p.177, 3; BMC Cohen 183). Extremely fine, fine green patina, rare £1,200-1,500

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