Two Gordian I Africanus Denarii

Sale: CNG 79, Lot: 1172. Estimate $5000.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 17 September 2008.  Sold For $6100. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Gordian I. AD 238. AR Denarius (3.22 g, 6h). Rome mint. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Roma seated left on shield, holding Victory and scepter. RIC IV 4; RSC 8. EF, light toning. Well centered. Rare.