VIRT EXERCIT

Reference : AYC #14, RIC 13

Weight: ?

Metal: Bronze

Diameter: ?

Scarcity: Very rare

Type:

Obverse

Reverse

IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AFR AVG

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

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Virtus standing left, holding victory with the right hand and spear with the left hand.

Coin referenced in the RIC 4B page 161, n°13, source: Numismatic Circular 1930 col. 541, n°2693. The RIC 4B think that the coin may be from Signorelli collection. To confirm.

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.