THRACE, Perinthus. Gordian III. AD 238-244. Æ Tetrassarion (29mm, 16.07 g, 1h). Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Ares, nude except for helmet, standing left, shield over shoulder. Schönert, Perinthos 826 (O:G/R:826); RPC VII.2 585 corr. (rev. description); Varbanov 510. Dark brown patina, minor cleaning marks. VF. Extremely rare.
From the Dr. Michael Slavin Collection.