Denarius - Gordian I VIRTVS AVGG, Virtus

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year238
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDenarius (1/2)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionSilver
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Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.2#6, OCRE#ric.4.gor_i.6
Obverse descriptionBust of Gordian I, laureate, draped, cuirassed (?), right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP M ANT GORDIANVS AFR AVG
(Translation: Imperator Marcus Antonius Gordianus Africanus Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Marcus Antoninus Gordian, conqueror of Africa, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionVirtus, helmeted, standing left, holding branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at feet, shield.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVIRTVS AVGG
(Translation: Virtus Augustorum. Courage of the emperors (Augusti).)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (238)  - -
Catalog ID9593065610
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