CILICIA, Tarsus. Gordian III. AD 238-244. Æ (35mm, 21.34 g, 6h). Near VF.Electronic Auction 576 Roman Provincial, Bronze Estimate: $ 100 |
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CILICIA, Tarsus. Gordian III. AD 238-244. Æ (35mm, 21.34 g, 6h). Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Double crown of the Cilicarch on table with three legs, outer crown with two imperial busts, inner crown with five imperial busts and two Nikai. RPC VII.2 3046; SNG BN 1652 var. (obv. legend); SNG Levante 1135 var. (obv. legend, number of heads on rev.). Dark green patina, light porosity. Near VF. Extremely rare variety, only three known to RPC. |