THRACE. Anchialus. Gordian III. A.D. 238-244. Æ pentassarion. 15 gm. 28 mm. Ulpian, magistrate. His radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right; AYT K M AN-T ΓOPΔIANOC (AVΓ) / Purse and prize urn containing two palm branches set on agomistic table, with amphora below; E (denomination) to upper left; OYΛΠΙΑ(NΩ)-Ν ΑΓΧΙΑΛΕ-(ΩN). AMNG II 639. Varbanov 662 (same obverse die as illustration). Very Fine; earthen green patina; centering mark on table edge.

Ex Ritter (June 1998).