Watch List notes:

Gordian II, 238. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 2.36 g, 5 h), Rome, March-April 238. IMP M ANT GORDIANVS AFR AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian II to right, seen from behind. Rev. VICTORIA AVGG Victory advancing left, holding wreath in her right hand and palm frond over her left shoulder. BMC 28. Cohen 12. RIC 2. Heavily porous and with a large bulge on the reverse, otherwise, good fine.


This coin most likely suffered damage from a fire, hence the extreme porosity and deformation.