CILICIA, Tarsus. Gordian III. AD 238-244. Æ (35mm, 20.35 g, 6h). Radiate and draped bust right, holding spear and shield decorated with [gorgoneion between two serpents] / Gordian on horseback right, spearing lion below, running right. Cf. SNG BN 1722 (for type); cf. SNG Levante 1132 (same). Dark brown patina, light porosity. Near VF.
Ex Kelly J. Krizan, M.D. Collection (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 310, 4 September 2013), lot 318, purchased from Ancient Byways.