LYCAONIA, Iconium. Gordian III. AD 238-244. Æ (34mm, 24.39 g, 6h). Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Gordian on horseback galloping right, preparing to spear fallen enemy below; in exergue, harpa. von Aulock, Lykaoniens –; SNG BN –; RPC VII.2 Online 2768.3 (this coin). Olive green patina, earthen deposits. Good VF. Very rare, only three known to RPC, including this coin.
Ex Roma 3 (32 March 2012), lot 521 (hammer £1800).