| Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG > Online Auction 209 | Silver | Auction date: 28 April 2024 |
| Lot number: 304 Price realized: 140 EUR (Approx. 150 USD) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on  |
| Lot description: Seleucis and Pieria. Antioch. Gordian III AD 238-244. Struck circa 238-240 Billon-Tetradrachm 29 mm, 12,42 g ΑΥΤΟΚ Κ Μ ΑΝΤ ΓΟΡΔΙΑΝΟC CЄΒ, radiate head of Gordian III to left, with slight drapery on his right shoulder / ΔΗΜΑΡΧ ЄΞΟΥCΙΑC, eagle with spread wings standing facing, head to left and holding wreath in beak; SC in exergue. Light doubling, Near Extremely Fine. McAlee 865; Prieur 284; RPC VII.2 349. The left-facing tetradrachms of Gordian III from Antioch are highly rare and sought after mainly due to their uncommon portrayal of the emperor. In a period where right-facing profiles were the norm, a left-facing depiction represents a notable deviation, making these coins stand out for their uniqueness. Additionally, their rarity is compounded by the specific historical context of Gordian III's reign, which saw limited and selective minting practices. Collectors and scholars value these coins not only for their scarcity but also for the distinctive insight they offer into the numismatic art and imperial imagery of the time, enhancing their desirability Starting price: 75 EUR |  |
