Gordian II, 238. Denarius (Silver, 20 mm, 3.68 g, 6 h), Rome, March-April 238. IMP M ANT GORDIANVS AFR AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian II to right, with a balding forehead and a light beard. Rev. VIRTVS AVGG Virtus standing to left, holding a reversed spear in his left hand and resting his right on a grounded shield. BMC 30. Cohen 14. RIC IV 3. Lightly toned and with a fine portrait. Minor porosity, otherwise, good very fine.

From the Collection of Prof. James M. Collier, ex Classical Numismatic Group MBS 58, 19 September 2001, 1277.

This lot is sold to benefit the Collier Prize in Ancient Numismatics offered by the American Numismatic Society.