Gordian I Africanus AR Denarius. Contemporary imitation of Rome mint type, March-April 238 AD. IMP M ANT GORDIANVS AFR AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust to right / ROMAE AETERNAE, Roma seated to left on shield, holding victory and leaning on sceptre. RIC IV 4; RSC 8. 2.67g, 19mm, 12h.
Very Fine; surface crack on both sides; attractive old cabinet tone. Imitation of a very rare type.
From the Terner Collection;
Accompanied by old collector's envelope noting 'Village Coins, ANA, CA'.