A Distinguished Collection of Roman Bronze Coins, the Property of a Gentleman

Roman Imperial Coinage, Gordian III, Sestertius, Rome, 238, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right, imp caes m ant gordianvs avg, rev. fides militvm, Fides standing left, holding standard and spear, s c in field, 21.20g (RIC 254; C 88; Sear 8706). Very fine or better, glossy jade-green patina £100-150

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Distinguished Collection of Roman Bronze Coins, the Property of a Gentleman.

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Provenance: Bt Spink July 1935.

Struck at the beginning of his reign, this reverse type places the new emperor under the protection of his loyal troops