ROMAE AETERNAE
Reference : AYC #4 (1), RIC 4
Weight: 3.40 grs
Metal: Silver
Diameter: 21.00 mm
Scarcity: Very rare
Type:
IMP M ANT GORDIANVS AFR AVG
Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian I Africanus to the right, seen from three quarter back.
ROMAE AETE - RNAE
Rome seated left on a shield and throne, holding a scepter with the left hand and a victory with the right hand. Victory holds a palm with the right hand and a crown with the left hand.
Photo of a coin sold the 05/01/2014 by Heritage Auctions, Auction 3030, lot 23966, link to the sale and their website: https://coins.ha.com/itm/ancients/roman-imperial/ancients-gordian-i-africanus-ad-238-ar-denarius-21mm-340-gm-12h-/a/3030-23966.s?type=acsearch3030.
Gordian I and II share the same obverse legend, the bust of Gordian II is distinguished by absence of hairs in front of his laurel wreath.