Watch List notes:

Gordian I, 238. Sestertius (Orichalcum, 30 mm, 20.09 g, 12 h), Rome, March-April 238. IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AFR AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian I to right, seen from behind. Rev. SECVRITAS AVGG / S C Securitas seated left on throne, holding short scepter in her right hand and leaning with her left on armchair. BMC 12. Cohen 11. RIC 11. Rare. Some deposits and with light cleaning scratches, otherwise, about very fine.


From a collection formed in the Rhineland, acquired from Münzhandlung Ritter in May 1987 (with original dealer's ticket).