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Heritage World Coin Auctions > Long Beach Signature Sale 3018Auction date: 5 September 2012
Lot number: 20470

Lot description:


Nysa Scythopolis, Decapolis. Gordian III (138 - 144 AD). AE (23.5mm, 11.35 gm, 5h). Draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III r., laureate; [AVT K M ANT] ΓΟΡ∆ΙΑΝΟC CEB / Dionysus advancing r., pointing thyrsos at small figure on one knee with hands behind; in l. field, panther standing l. looking backwards; [ΝΥC C]KVΘ ΙΕΡΑC (Nysa Scythopolis, holy); across field, date: ∆ on l. and T on r. (304 = 240/1 AD) Barkay 86. Ros. 59 var. Sofaer pl. 151,60. Dark patina, earthen highlights. Fine.

Estimate: 240-360 USD