CILICIA. Tarsus. Gordian III, 238-244. Hexassarion (Bronze, 36 mm, 25.28 g, 12 h). [AYT] K M ANT ΓOΡΔIANOC CЄB / Π - Π Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III to right, holding shield and spear. Rev. TAPCOY M[HTPOΠOΛЄΩC] / A / M / K - Γ / B Elpis walking left, holding flower in her right hand and raising her skirt with her left. SNG Levante 1130. SNG Paris 1704. Light green patina with attractive earthen highlights. Scrape on the obverse, otherwise, very fine.
From the collection of Jean-Pierre Righetti, inv. no. 76 (with collector's ticket), ex Classical Numismatic Group E-sale 277, 10 April 2012, 141.