Ancients
Gordian II Africanus (March-April AD 238). AR denarius (19mm, 2.98 gm, 6h). ANACS AU 50. Rome. IMP M ANT GORDIANVS AFR AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian II right, seen from behind / VIRTVS-AVGG, Virtus standing facing, head left, right hand on grounded shield, inverted spear in left. RIC IV.II 3. BMC 30. RSC 14. Iridescent toning with violet hues around the elements.
From the Poulos Family Collection; ex W.B. and R. E. Montgomery Collection (Heritage 2013 NYINC, January 2011), lot 24729, price realized $5750.
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Estimate: 2000-3000 USD