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Superb Quality Denarius of Gordian II Africanus
3222
Gordian II Africanus. Silver Denarius (3.03 g), AD
238.
Rome. IMP M ANT GORDIANVS AFR AVG, lau-
reate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian II right.
Re-
verse:
VICTO-RIA AVGG, Victory advancing left, holding
wreath and palm. RIC 2; BMC 28; RSC 12.
Very Rare.
Well
struck, perfectly centered and lightly toned. A marvelous
example of this important issue.
Superb Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value ............................................$6,000 - 7,000
Ex A Gentleman’s Collection (Triton XII, 5 January 2009),
722; Tkalec (18 February 2002), 219.
3223
Pupienus. Silver Denarius (3.2 g), AD
238.
Rome. IMP C M CLOD PVPI-
ENVS AVG, laureate, draped and cui-
rassed bust of Pupienus right.
Reverse:
PAX PVBLICA, Pax seated left, holding
olive branch and scepter. RIC 4; BMC
46; RSC 22.
Rare.
Boldly struck and
well centered with an outstanding, well
detailed portrait. Lustrous.
Mint State.
Estimated Value............. $1,000 - 1,300
