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ID:     90010160
     [UNVERIFIED]
Type:     Roman Imperial
Issuer:     Gordian II
Date Ruled:     A.D. 238
Metal:     Bronze
Denomination:     Sestertius
Struck / Cast:     struck
Date Struck:     AD April
Weight:     21.96 g
Die Axis:     12 h
Obverse Legend:     IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AFR AVG
Obverse Description:     Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian II to right
Reverse Legend:     ROMAE AETERNAE / S C
Reverse Description:     Roma seated left on shield, holding Victory in her right hand and long scepter in her left
Exergue:     S C
Mint:     Rome
Primary Reference:     RIC 005
Reference2:     BMC 023
Reference3:     Cohen 009
Photograph Credit:     Classical Numismatic Group
Source:     http://www.cngcoins.com/Coin.aspx?CoinID=138724
Grade:     EF
Notes:     Sale: Nomos 1, Lot: 160 RIC 5 Very rare. A remarkably nice piece with a splendid portrait and a fine, dark green patina