Watch List notes:

Gordian I Africanus (238 AD). AR Denarius, Rome mint, March-April 238 AD. IMP M ANT GORDIANVS AFR AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. / SECVRITAS AVGG. Securitas seated left on throne, holding sceptre. RIC 5; C. 10 (Fr. 120). AR. 2.87 g. 20.00 mm. RR. Very rare. Slightly irregular flan. An outstanding example, with a superb portrait. Enchanting iridescent cabinet tone, with reddish and golden hues. Good EF/EF.

Ex Bank Leu 2, 1972, lot 432.