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ID:     GordianI1
Type:     Roman Imperial
Issuer:     Gordian I
Date Ruled:     A.D. 238
Metal:     Orichalcum
Denomination:     Sestertius
Date Struck:     AD 238
Diameter:     29.63 mm
Weight:     20.52 g
Obverse Legend:     IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AFR AVG
Obverse Description:     Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind
Reverse Legend:     VICTORIA AVGG, S C
Reverse Description:     Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm. S-C across field
Mint:     Rome
Primary Reference:     RIC 012
Reference2:     BMCRE 14
Photograph Credit:     AncientAuctionHouse.com (eBay)