★ A splendid juvenile portrait of Gordian III ★

SYRIA, Seleucis and Pieria. Antioch. Gordian III, 238-244. Tetradrachm (Billon, 26 mm, 10.78 g, 7 h), 238-240. AYTOK K M ANT ΓOPΔIANOC CЄB Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III to right, seen from behind. Rev. ΔHMAPX ЄΞOYCIAC / S C Eagle with spread wings standing facing, head to left and holding wreath in beak. McAlee 860. Prieur 282. A beautiful piece with a splendid juvenile portrait. Minor flan faults on the obverse, otherwise, good extremely fine.

Ex Leu Web Auction 13, 15 August 2020, 972.