172, Lot: 99. Estimate $100. Sold for $170. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

CILICIA, Tarsus. Gordian III. AD 238-244. Æ 36mm (23.96 g). Radiate and draped bust right, holding spear pointed forwards and shield on arm; shield decorated with gorgoneion between two serpents / Lion attacking a bull right. SNG Levante 1141 var. (reverse legend); SNG France 1702 var. (reverse legend); BMC Lycaonia p. 219, 287. VF, black patina with some spots of red, light porosity.

From The John A. Seeger Collection.