453, Lot: 582. Estimate $500. Sold for $950. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Gordian I. AD 238. AR Denarius (20mm, 2.65 g, 12h). Rome mint. Struck 1-22 April AD 238. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Roma seated left on throne, holding Victory and scepter; oval shield below throne. RIC IV 4; BMCRE 8-9; RSC 8. Toned, flan cracks. Fine.