Gordian II Africanus. Denarius; Gordian II Africanus; 238 AD, Rome, Denarius, 2.52g. BM-30, RIC-3 (R2), C-14 (120 Fr.). Obv: IMP M ANT GORDIANVS AFR AVG Bust laureate, draped, cuirassed r. Rx: VIRTVS AVGG Virtus standing l., placing r. hand on shield resting on ground and holding vertical spear with l. hand. Ex Berk 83, 26 October 1994, lot 526.Struck on an immense flan, almost medallic in size. Fully lustrous.
($5500)