Gordian II Africanus (238 AD). AE Sestertius. Obv. IMP [CAES M] ANT GORDIANVS AFR AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind. Rev. PROVIDENTIA AVGG SC. Providentia, her legs crossed, standing left, leaning on column, holding cornucopiae and wand over globe. RIC IV 9; C. 6. 21.62 g. 29.00 mm. R. Very rare. An appealing name. Lovely green patina. Area of weak strike on obverse. Minor metal flaw on reverse. VF.
Ex Naville 23, 2016, 452. (Clain-Stefanelli Collection (misclassified as Gordian I).
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