SYRIA, DECAPOLIS. Nysa-Scythopolis. Gordian III, 238-244. (Bronze, 24 mm, 11.70 g, 12 h), year 304 = 240-241. ΑΥΤ Κ Μ ΑΝΤ ΓΟΡΔΙΑΝΟC CΕ Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III to right. Rev. NYC CKYΘΟ ΙΕΡ ΑCΥ / T-Δ Dionysos advancing right, holding inverted thyrsos in right hand; before, small Satyr; behind, panther standing left, head right; right field, palm branch. Barkay 89. Rosenberger 60-1. RPC VII.2 Online unassigned ID 2245. SNG ANS 1055 var (grape bunch in place of palm branch). Sofaer 63-4. Spijkerman 59. Attractive surfaces. About very fine.
From the Vineyard Collection, acquired from David Hendin, Amphora 73, December 1999, 102.