★ Pan Ephialtes ★

BITHYNIA. Nicaea. Gordian III, 238-244. Diassarion (Bronze, 23.5 mm, 6.60 g, 1 h). Μ ΑΝΤ ΓΟΡΔΙΑΝΟC ΑΥΓ Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian to right. Rev. ΝΙΚΑΙΕΩΝ Pan Ephialtes standing to left, holding branch in his right hand and wineskin in left; to right, herm of Priapus. RG 697. RPC VII.2 Online unassigned, ID 19834 ( this coin the second specimen illustrated ). With an interesting reverse. Slight roughness, otherwise, very fine.

From the Vineyard Collection, ex Gorny & Mosch 113, 18 October 2001, 5466.