Gordianus III AE36, Tarsus

Gordianus I II (238-244 AD). AE36 (29.91 g). Cilicia, Tarsus.
Obv. AYT K M ANT ΓOPΔIANOC CEB / Π Π, Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust to right, holding spear and shield decorated with gorgoneion between two serpents.
Rev. TAPCOY MHTPOΠOΛEWC AMK BΓ, Lion attacking bull crouching left.
Cf. SNG France 1720 (same obv. die, differing reverse); cf. SNG Levante 1141.

Very rare. Green patina. Fine.

From the François Righetti Collection.