Ancient Coins

Roman Republican Coinage

Lot 3660
Gordian II Africanus, 238 AD. AR Denarius (3.1g). Rome mint. Draped, laureate, and cuirassed bust right. Reverse: Virtus standing left, holding spear and shield; VIRTVS AVGG. RIC 3; RSC 14. Rare. Lightly toned, some minor deposits remaining in the protected areas of the legends. Faint old scratches behind head. Extremely Fine, the reverse nearly so.
Estimated Value $2,000-2,500.