172, Lot: 98. Estimate $100. Sold for $141. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

CILICIA, Tarsus. Gordian III. AD 238-244. Æ 35mm (24.34 g). Radiate and draped bust right, holding spear pointed forwards and shield on arm; shield decorated with gorgoneion between two serpents / Gordian, radiate, on horseback galloping right, thrusting spear at lion below. SNG Levante 1132 var. (reverse legend); SNG France 1722 var. (reverse legend). Near VF, two-toned brown surfaces, minor roughness.

From The John A. Seeger Collection.