An Interesting Selection of Roman Provincial Coinage
Lycia, Arycanda. Gordian III, 238-244. Bronze circa 238-244, Æ 20.86 g. AVK MAP AVT ΓOPΔIANOC CEB Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r. Rev. APYK – AN / ΔEΩN Emperor (?) driving quadriga r., wearing Phrygian cap and raised r. hand. On quadriga, Zeus enthroned r., holding long sceptre. von Aulock, Lykiens – (cf. 47, this reverse type). BMC –. SNG von Aulock – (cf. 4277, this reverse die). SNG Copenhagen –.
Exceedingly rare. Dark green patina and good very fine
Ex Lanz sale 78, 1996, 849.