Gordian II Africanus - RIC IV.ii 3

VF, dark gray patina with lighter deposits in recesses, small edge chip (broken piece included), brittle, "crystalized" alloy, radiate crowned cut into bust, possibly in antiquity

Roman Imperial, Gordian II Africanus (238 CE), Silver Denarius, Rome mint

• Obverse:  IMP M ANT GORDIANVS AFR AVG / Draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian II right, see from behind.
• Reverse: VIRTVS AVGG / Virtus standing facing, head right, resting on shield and grounded spear.
• Denomination: Denarius
• Metal: Silver
• Mint: Rome (March - April 238 CE)
• Weight/Size/Axis: 1.70 gm / 21.64 mm / 220

Reference: 

• RIC IV.ii 3
• RSC 14

Provenance:

• ex - Agora Auctions sale 74 lot 270, June 5, 2018

Other information:

• The radiate crown on thsi coin was "added" to the coin, most likely in antiquity