SYRIA, DECAPOLIS. Nysa-Scythopolis. Gordian III, 238-244. (Bronze, 24 mm, 13.34 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 / Δ-T Dionysos advancing right, holding inverted thyrsos in right hand; before, small Satyr; behind, panther standing left, head right; right field, grape bunch. Barkay 85. Rosenberger 59. RPC VII.2 Online unassigned ID 2407. SNG ANS 1054-5. Sofaer 59. Spijkerman 59. Reddish-brown patina. Smoothing. About very fine.
From the Vineyard Collection, acquired in late 1999.