MACEDON, Thessalonica. Gordian III. AD 238-244. Æ Triassarion (25.5mm, 9.09 g, 7h). Pythian Games issue. Struck AD 241-4. VF.Electronic Auction 576 Roman Provincial, Bronze Estimate: $ 100 |
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MACEDON, Thessalonica. Gordian III. AD 238-244. Æ Triassarion (25.5mm, 9.09 g, 7h). Pythian Games issue. Struck AD 241-4. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Prize table seen in perspective, holding five apples, agonistic prize crown containing palm frond, and prize purse; below, urn; ΠY ΘIA in field above. Touratsoglou 186 (V15/R132a); RPC VII.2 414.3 (this coin); Varbanov 4595. Dark green patina, reverse die flaw, flan adjustment marks. VF. Very rare, only three recorded in RPC. |