

Gordian I Africanus (238 AD). AE Sestertius. Rome mint. Struck 1-22 April. Obv. IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AFR AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind. Rev. ROMAE AETERNAE SC. Roma seated left on shield, holding Victory and sceptre. RIC IV 10; C. 15. 21.10 g. 31.50 mm. R. Rare. Gently smoothed. Good VF/VF.