VIRTVS AVGG

Reference : AYC #15, RIC 14

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.

VIRTVS AVGG / S – C

Virtus standing left, holding a spear with his left hand and a shield at his feet with his right hand.

One coin preserved at the British museum, Museum number 1957,1101.1, link to the sale: https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/C_1957-1101-1.

RIC 4B cites a molded and probably irregular coin in note n° 14, page 162 with the reverse showing Mars with trophy and spear. Source: British museum.

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.