304, Lot: 289. Estimate $100. Sold for $240. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

CILICIA, Tarsus. Gordian III. AD 238-244. Æ (36mm, 23.75 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. Near VF, dark green patina, lighter green on bust.

From the Kelly J. Krizan, M.D. Collection.