M. Antonius Gordianus, the son of Gordian I, was born in about A.D. 192 and was made co-emperor with his father immediately after the latter's elevation. He was killed in battle on April 12th, 238.
Silver Denarius - Gordian II ( 238 ) - Rome
RIC IVb 1, Cohen 5, BMC 19 - 2,9 grams - 22 mm - R2
Obverse: IMP M ANT GORDIANVS AFR AVG, Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Reverse: PROVIDENTIA AVGG, Providentia standing facing, head left, leaning against column with legs crossed, holding wand over globe at her feet and cornucopiae.
Coin value: 5 500 USD (2013)
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RIC IVb 2, Cohen 12, BMC 28 - 2,4 grams - 20 mm - R2
Obverse: IMP M ANT GORDIANVS AFR AVG, Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Reverse: VICTORIA AVGG, Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm.
Coin value: 8 123 USD (2011)
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RIC IVb 3, Cohen 14, BMC 30 - 3,3 grams - 20 mm - R2
Obverse: IMP M ANT GORDIANVS AFR AVG, Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Reverse: VIRTVS AVGG, Virtus standing left, resting right hand on shield and holding reverted spear in left.
Coin value: 27 130 USD (2011)
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