ROMAN EMPIRE - NOVEL Gordian II the African (238). Denarius ND (238), Rome. Av. IMP M ANT GORDIANVS AFR AVG. Laureate bust, draped and cuirassed right. Rv. VICT - ORIA AVGG. Victory advancing left, holding a palm and a crown. RIC.2; Silver - 2.74 g - 19 mm - 6 h UCS: coming soon. On a wide blank, with a fairly well-centred strike. Slight grey patina on the original lustre. Rare. Superb.