Roman Imperial Denarii

Gordian III, 238-244 AD, AR Denarius, RIC 131

A beautiful example of this coin struck at Rome in 240 AD. One of a series of six special coins struck to commemorate the marriage of Gordian III to Sabinia Tranquillina in the summer of 240 AD.

O: IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.

R:VENVS VICTRIX, Venus standing left with helmet and sceptre, leaning on shield.

I would grade this coin Good Extremely Fine but I have provided high-resolution close up photos so you can decide on a grade for yourself.

For uncertified ancient coins I provide a grading opinion using the UK descriptive system. I offer a grading opinion as a courtesy, but please examine the high resolution close up photos carefully and decide on a grade for yourself.

Septimius Severus, 193-211 AD, AR Denarius, Victory Reverse, RIC 211, RCV 6340, RSC 489

A nice example of this coin struck at Rome in 207 AD. Lightly worn and well detailed. Presented with old collector's tickets. Weight 2.96g.

O: SEVERVS PIVS AVG, laureate head right.

R: P M TR P XV COS III P P, Victory, winged, naked to waist, standing right, left foot on helmet, inscribing round shield set on palm-tree.

I would grade this coin Good Very Fine but I have provided high-resolution close up photos so you can decide on a grade for yourself.

For uncertified ancient coins I provide a grading opinion using the UK descriptive system. I offer a grading opinion as a courtesy, but please examine the high resolution close up photos carefully and decide on a grade for yourself.