Watch List notes:

IONIA. Ephesus. Gordian III, 238-244. Diassarion (Orichalcum, 22 mm, 5.84 g, 6 h). AYT K M ANT ΓOΡΔIANOC Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian to right, seen from behind. Rev. EΦECIΩN AΛEΞANΔPEΩN Apis-bull to right, ornamented with crescent on flank, necklace and globe between horns. Franke-Nollé 384-385. RPC 417. SNG von Aulock 1937. Rare. Very fine.


The reverse shows the famous Egyptian Apis-bull, an appropriate type for a Homonoia-issue with Alexandria.