1277. GORDIAN II. 238 AD. AR Denarius (3.70 gm). Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Virtus standing left, right hand on shield, left holding spear. RIC IV 3; BMCRE 30; RSC 14. Good VF. ($2500) CNG Mail bid sale #58, 18 Sept 2001, lot 1277. Lot sold for $2350. Used by permission of CNG, www.historicalcoins.com