304, Lot: 288. Estimate $150. Sold for $150. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

CILICIA, Tarsus. Gordian III. AD 238-244. Æ (35mm, 19.19 g, 12h). Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, holding spear and shield decorated with gorgoneion / Elpis advancing left, holding flower and raising hem of skirt. SNG France 1709 (same obv. die); SNG Levante 1130. Fine, dark brown patina, obverse die breaks.

From the Kelly J. Krizan, M.D. Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 57 (4 April 2001), lot 830.