MACEDON, Thessalonica. Gordian III. AD 238-244. Æ Triassarion (25mm, 11.47 g, 1h). Kabirian Pythian Games issue. Struck AD 241-4. Good Fine.Electronic Auction 576 Roman Provincial, Bronze Estimate: $ 100 |
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MACEDON, Thessalonica. Gordian III. AD 238-244. Æ Triassarion (25mm, 11.47 g, 1h). Kabirian Pythian Games issue. Struck AD 241-4. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Agonistic prize crown containing palm frond; KA BI PЄIA in field; ΠYΘIA on crown. Touratsoglou 94 var. (V22/R– [rev. die unrecorded, obv. die not recorded for this type]); RPC VII.2 369; Varbanov 4615 corr. (reference no.). Red-brown patina, porosity, minor deposits, cleaning marks. Good Fine. Rare variety. |