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SECVRITAS AVGG

Reference : AYC #9, RIC 6
Weight: 29.48 grs
Metal: Bronze
Diameter: ?
Scarcity: Extremely rare
Type:

Obverse

Reverse

IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AFR AVG

Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian II Africanus to the right, seen from three quarters back.

SECVR - ITAS AVGG _ SC

Securitas seated left on a throne and holding a short scepter with the right hand.

One coin preserved at the British museum, Museum number R.16563, link to the sale: https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/C_R-16563.

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.