Watch List notes:

CILICIA. Pompeiopolis. Gordian III, 238-244. Hexassarion (Orichalcum, 31 mm, 15.24 g, 12 h), CY 306 = 240/1. AYT K M ANT ΓOPΔIANOC CЄB / Π - Π Radiate and cuirassed bust of Gordian III to right. Rev. ΠOMΠHIOΠOΛEITΩN ςT / A - ς (mark of value) Dionysos standing front, head to left, holding kantharos in his right hand and long scepter in his left; at his feet to left, panther standing left, looking back. SNG Levante 891 (same dies). SNG Paris 1243 (same dies). A very sharp and very attractive piece. Nearly extremely fine.


From the collection of Dr. P. Vogl, ex Vecchi 7, 6 October 1997, 1262 (with collector's ticket).