Watch List notes:

Gordian I, 238. Denarius (Silver, 21 mm, 3.21 g, 12 h), Rome, March-April 238. IMP M ANT GORDIANVS AFR AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian I to right, seen from behind. Rev. SECVRITAS AVGG Securitas seated left, holding short scepter in her right hand and leaning with her left arm on throne. BMC 11. Cohen 10. RIC 5. Very well centered on an exceptionally broad flan and with a particularly individual portrait. Extremely fine.


From the collection of Yves Gunzenreiner, ex Numismatica Ars Classica 29, 11 May 2005, 607.