Eikonion (AD 238-244) AE 36 - Gordian III

Gordian III, 238-244 AD. AE36 (30.61g, 6h). Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / She-wolf standing right, suckling the twins Romulus and Remus; tree behind. Good VF, dark brown patina, rough in areas. Very rare.

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Filename:	87000858.jpg
City/Mint name:	Eikonion
Keywords:	roman / bronze
References:	Hans von Aulock, Lykaoniens -; BMC -; SNG France -; SNG Copenhagen -; SNG Leypold -; SNG Righetti 1458 (same dies)
Valuation:	CNG Auc. 87 (5/2011), lot 858 ($360 + comm)
Photo courtesy of:	Classical Numismatic Group - www.cngcoins.com
Filesize:	103 KiB
Date added:	Jun 11, 2011
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