Bust of Gordian I, laureate, draped, cuirassed (?), right.
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
IMP M
ANT GORDIANVS AFR AVG (Translation: Imperator Marcus Antonius Gordianus Africanus Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Marcus Antoninus Gordian, conqueror of Africa, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse description
Virtus, helmeted, standing left, holding branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at feet, shield.
Reverse script
Latin
Reverse lettering
VIRTVS
AVGG (Translation: Virtus Augustorum. Courage of the emperors (Augusti).)