JUDAEA, Raphia. Gordian III. AD 238-244. Æ (22.5mm, 9.55 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 left. Meshorer, Raphia 53; Rosenberger 27; RPC VII.2 Online 2490; Sofaer 22. Brown and green surfaces. Fine.
From the Dr. Jay M. Galst Collection. Ex Edward Janis Collection (Coin Galleries, 14 April 1999), lot 435.