Gordian III. Æ 36 mm (21.11 g), AD 238-244. Tarsus in Cilicia. AVT K M ANT ΓOPΔIANOC CEB Π-Π, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III right, holding shield decorated with gorgoneion and spear. Reverse: TAPCOV MHTPOΠOΛE A-MK BG, lion attacking bull to right. SNG Levante 1141 (this coin); SNG BN 1705; SNG von Aulock 6038. Lovely dark greenish-black patina. Superb Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $1,000 - UP
Ex Eduardo Levante Collection (Triton VII, 13 January 2004), 808; Sternberg XI (20 November 1981), 370.