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Nomos AG > Auction 5Auction date: 25 October 2011
Lot number: 251

Lot description:


Tarsos. Gordian III. 238-244. 4 Assaria (Bronze, 35mm, 26.33 g 6). ΑΥΤ Κ Μ ΑΝΤ ΓΟΡΔΙΑΝΟC CΕΒ / Π - Π Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III to right, holding spear and with shield over his left shoulder. Rev. ΤΑΡCΟΥ ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟ / ΑΜ / Κ / Β-Γ Gordian galloping on horseback to right, striking at a lion running below, is head turned back to left. BMC 285. SNG Paris 1722. SNG von Aulock 6040. Rare. Greenish brown patina. Some surface smoothing in fields, otherwise, good very fine.


Ex Rauch 82, 23 April 2008, 461.


Estimate: 850 CHF