Watch List notes:

Gordian I, 238. Denarius (Silver, 20 mm, 3.25 g, 7 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. ROMAE AETERNAE Roma seated left on shield, holding Victory in her right hand and spear in her left. BMC 8. Cohen 8. RIC 4. Struck on a very broad flan and with a splendid portrait. Extremely fine.


From the collection of Regierungsrat Dr. iur. Hans Krähenbühl, privately acquired from Bank Leu on 29 June 1966 (with a photocopy of the original invoice enclosed).