★ An exceptional denarius of Gordian II ★

Gordian II, 238. Denarius (Silver, 20 mm, 3.80 g, 11 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. PROVIDENTIA AVGG Providentia standing front, head to left, leaning left on column, holding wand over globe in her right hand and cornucopiae in her left. BMC 19. Cohen 5. RIC 1. Fresh and lustrous, an exceptional example. Virtually as struck.