PHOENICIA. Berytus. Gordian III, 238-244. (Bronze, 22 mm, 9.70 g, 1 h), 239-241. IMP GORDIANVS AVG COS I Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III to right, seen from the front. Rev. COL IVL AVG FEL BER Dionysos standing facing, head turned to left, holding rython with his right hand and ornamented thyrsos with his left. At his feet to left, panther to left turning his head backwards to view the Dionysos; in exergue, corn ear (?). BMC 245. RPC VII.2 Online ID 6548. SNG Copenhagen -. Dark green patina with earthen highlights. Nearly very fine.

From the Vineyard Collection, ex Amphora FPL 70, April 1999, 182.