Smyrna. Pseudo-autonomous issues. Time of Gordian III (238-244). Bronze, Marcus Aurelius Tertius, magistrate circa 242-244, Æ 14.03 g. CMVPNAIΩNΠPΩTΩNACIAC Veiled and draped bust of Demeter l., holding corn ears in raised r. hand and cradling cornucopiae in l. arm. Rev. EΠCMAVPTE – PTIOVACIAP / XO – V The Amazon Smyrna, turreted, standing l., holding phiale in r. hand, bipennis, pelta, and chlamys in l. Klose 13 (VD2/R13). BMC 243. SNG von Aulock 7992 (these dies). SNG Copenhagen –.
Rare. Green patina and very fine