SYRIA, Seleucis and Pieria. Antioch. Gordian III, 238-244. Tetradrachm (Billon, 28 mm, 12.26 g, 6 h), 240. ΑΥΤΟΚ Κ Μ ΑΝΤ ΓΟΡΔΙΑΝΟC CЄΒ Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III to right, seen from behind. Rev. ΔΗΜΑΡΧ ЄΞΟΥCΙΑC / S C Eagle with spread wings standing facing, head to left and holding wreath in beak. Bland, Coinage 4 (Obv 492). McAlee 860. Prieur 282. RPC VII.2, 3488. A lustrous, fresh and very sharp piece with a splendid portrait. Minor marks on the reverse, otherwise, virtually as struck.

From a European collection, formed before 2005.