GORDIAN I. 238 AD. AR Denarius (2.53 gm). IMP M ANT GORDIANVS AFR AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / P M TR P COS P P, Gordian, standing facing, head left, holding branch in right hand and a short sceptre in left. RIC 1; BMCRE 1; RSC 2. Choice EF, sharp strike. Scarce. ($4000) Triton V Sale, 16 Jan 2002, lot 2048. Lot sold for $4400, plus buyers fees. By permission of CNG, www.cngcoins.com.