JUDAEA, Raphia. Gordian III. AD 238-244. Æ (24mm, 10.45 g, 12h). Dated CY 300 (240/1 CE). Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from the front / Sphinx seated left, forepaw on wheel; T (date) to right. Meshorer, Raphia 52; Rosenberger 28; RPC VII.2 Online 2490; Sofaer 20. Brown surfaces, some pitting. Fine.
From the Dr. Jay M. Galst Collection. Ex Edward Janis Collection (Coin Galleries, 14 April 1999), lot 435.