Watch List notes:

LYDIA. Saitta. Gordian III, 238-244. Diassarion (Orichalcum, 23 mm, 7.89 g, 7 h). AYT•K• ΓOPΔIANOC Laureate and cuirassed bust of Gordian III to left, holding spear over his right shoulder and shield decorated with emperor in biga left, being crowned by Nike standing behind him, below horses, fallen foe. Rev. CAITTHNΩN Herakles standing right, wrestling the Nemean lion. RPC VII 222. SNG Copenhagen -. SNG München 445. SNG von Aulock -. Rare. A most impressive piece of excellent style. Minor deposits, otherwise, good very fine.


From the Saitta Collection and that of J. S. Wagner, Classical Numismatic Group 76, 12 September 2007, 984.