Gordianus III, with Tranquillina AE Pentassarion, Istros
Gordianus III, with Tranquillina (238-244 AD). AE Pentassarion (28 mm, 13.45 g). Moesia Inferior, Istros
Obv. AVT K M ANTΩ ΓOPΔIANOC CABI TRANKVΛI, Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III right, vis-à-vis diademed and draped bust of Tranquillina left.
Rev. ICTPIHNΩN, great god (Mithras?), wearing kalathos, on horseback right; behind, tall column upon which eagle is perched; before, altar; in right field, E.
AMNG I/1 524; Moushmov 198.
Green patina. Almost very fine.
From the François Righetti Collection.
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Starting price | 30 CHF |
Estimate | 35 CHF |