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ID:     I-420
     [UNVERIFIED]
Type:     Roman Imperial
Issuer:     Gordian II
Date Ruled:     A.D. 238
Metal:     Orichalcum
Denomination:     Sestertius
Struck / Cast:     struck
Date Struck:     AD 238
Weight:     24.86 g
Obverse Legend:     IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AFR AVG
Obverse Description:     Laureate, draped, cuirassed bust right
Reverse Legend:     VIRTVS AVGG / S - C
Reverse Description:     Virtus standing left, holding shield and spear resting on ground
Mint:     Rome
Primary Reference:     RIC 008
Reference2:     BMCRE 31, pl. 42 (same obverse die)
Reference3:     Cohen 15
Photograph Credit:     Gemini Numismatic Auctions, LLC
Source:     http://www.geminiauction.com
Price Sold For:     3500 USD
Date Sold:     1/12/2005
Grade:     Bold VF
Notes:     Rare. Brown patina. Pleasant portrait