ROMAN AND BYZANTINE COINS
Gordian II, 238. Denarius (Silver, 20mm, 2.70 g 7), Rome. IMP M ANT GORDIANVS AFR AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian II to right. Rev. VIRTVS AVGG Virtus standing left, holding shield set on ground in right hand and spear in left. BMC 30. Cohen 14. RIC 3. Very rare. Lustrous and with a splendid portrait. Virtually as struck.