ROMAN. Gordian III. A.D. 238-244. Gold Aureus (4.79g). Rome mint. Struck A.D. 238-239. IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right / FIDES MILITVM, Fides standing left, holding standard and sceptre. RIC 7; Calico 3196. Sharp and highly lustrous. Our grade: Nearly Mint State. Notably, the coin had already been certified by NGC approximately five years before its appearance in Herakles Auction 2, a significant detail not recorded in that sale description. NGC graded Ch AU*. Very rare. Acquired by the consignor, whose collection we are pleased to present, and regarded as one of the final major coins purchased during more than 50 years of collecting. Acquired from Herakles Auction 2, Germany, lot 108, hammered A$12,300.

Estimate: AUD 15000