Roman Coins from the Collection of Philip Cox

Gordian II Africanus, Sestertius, Rome, 238, laureate and draped bust right, rev. Virtus standing left, with shield and spear, 19.23g (RIC 8; C 15; Sear 8473). Very fine, smooth dark patina, rare £1,200-1,500

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Roman Coins from the Collection of Philip Cox.

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Provenance: Earl Fitzwilliam’s Wentworth Estates Co Collection, Christie’s Auction, 30-31 May 1949, lot 474 (part) [acquired in Italy prior to 1775]; bt Baldwin July 1961