PONTUS. Neocaesarea. Gordian III, 238-244. (Bronze, 28 mm, 13.75 g, 7 h), year POH = 178 = 241-242. ΑΥ Κ Μ ΑΝΤ ΓΟΡΔΙΑΝΟC C Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III to right. Rev. ΚΟΙ ΠΟΝ ΜΗ ΝEΟΚΑΙCΑΡΙΑC / EΤ ΡΟΗ Agonistic crown containing two palms atop prize table; beneath, amphora; on either side, palm branch. Çizmeli 331 (D6/R36). RG 52. SNG von Aulock 6762 ( same dies ). Brown patina with light deposits. Pit in obverse field, otherwise, very fine.

From the Vineyard Collection, acquired in December 1999 in NY.