★ An impressive military bust type ★

SYRIA, Seleucis and Pieria. Antioch. Gordian III, 238-244. Tetradrachm (Silver, 25 mm, 12.85 g, 12 h), 242. ΑΥΤΟΚ Κ Μ ΑΝΤ ΓΟΡΔΙΑΝΟC CЄΒ Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III to left, holding spear over his right shoulder and shield decorated with gorgoneion on his left. Rev. ΔHMAPX ЄΞ YΠA TO B Eagle standing facing with wings spread, head to left and holding wreath in beak; between the eagle's legs, crescent above ram leaping left, head turned back to right. McAlee 884. Prieur 299. Rare and very attractive for the issue. Minor flan faults, otherwise, about extremely fine.