★ The Farnese Hercules ★
GORDIAN III (238-244). GOLD Aureus. Rome.
Obv: IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG.
Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rev: VIRTVTI AVGVSTI.
The Farnese Hercules: statue of Hercules right, holding Apples of the Hesperides and lion skin, and leaning upon club.
RIC 108; Calicó 3242.
Condition: Good very fine, some scattered marks.
Weight: 4.85 g.
Diameter: 19 mm.
Price realized | 3'500 EUR 3 bids |
Starting price | 3'200 EUR |
Estimate | 4'000 EUR |