The Astronomer Aratos?

337, Lot: 219. Estimate $150. Sold for $160. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

CILICIA, Pompeiopolis. Gordian III. AD 238-244. Æ 6 Assaria (32mm, 14.84 g, 12h). Dated CY 306 (AD 240/1). Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Gordian right / Draped male bust (the astronomer Aratos?) right; date and mark of value before. SNG France 1250; Ziegler 594 (this coin). Fair/Fine, dark green-brown patina.