Davissons Ltd.
E-Auction 41 29 Sep 2021
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CILICIA. Tarsus. Gordian III. A.D. 238-244. Æ. 26.28 gm. 34 mm. His radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust to right; AYT K M ANTΩNIOC ΓOPΔIANOC CЄB around, Π-Π across fields / Apollo standing facing, head left, holding branch and bow; TAP-COY MH-TPOΠOΛЄΩC around, A/M/K-Γ/B across fields. SNG BN 1683-1684. Cf. SNG Levante 1181. Very Fine; green patina with earthen highlights; well centered; bold attractive portrait. Dramatic large module provincial issue, reminiscent of a sestertius.