1275. GORDIAN I . 238 AD. AR Denarius (3.00 gm). Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Gordian, laureate and togate, standing facing, head left, holding branch in right hand and a short sceptre in left. RIC 1; BMCRE 1; RSC 2. Lightly toned VF.($1500) CNG Mail bid sale #58, 18 Sept 2001, lot 1275. Lot sold for $1800. Used by permission of CNG, www.historicalcoins.com