304, Lot: 283. Estimate $100. Sold for $80. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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CILICIA, Tarsus. Gordian III. AD 238-244. Æ (36mm, 26.93 g, 12h). Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, holding spear and shield decorated with gorgoneion / Luna, holding torch, driving galloping biga of bulls right. SNG France 1671-2 var. (bust type); SNG Levante Supp. 286 var. (same; same rev. die). Fine, rough brown surfaces.
From the Kelly J. Krizan, M.D. Collection.