PONTUS. Neocaesarea. Gordian III, 238-244. Tetrassarion (Bronze, 27.5 mm, 15.21 g, 6 h), year POH (178) = 241-242. AY K M ANT ΓOPΔIANOC CEB Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III to right. Rev. KOI PONT MH N - EOKAICAPIA / ET POH Agonistic urn, containing two palm palm fronds, on table; to left and right, palm frond; below, amphora. Çizmeli 330. RG p.93, 52. SNG von Aulock 6762. With a curiously made bust bearing an good portrait but on a oversized head! Reverse slightly off-centre, otherwise, good very fine.
Price realized | 90 CHF |
Starting price | 75 CHF |