954.  Tarsus.  Gordian  III.  238-244 AD.  Æ 36mm  (24.37 gm).  Radiate and
cuirassed bust  right, holding  spear pointed forwards in  left hand, large
round shield on right arm / Gordian on horseback galloping right, thrusting
a spear  at a lion running below. SNG France  1722 (same dies); SNG Levante
1132 var. Nice VF, black patina, some light roughness.($750)CNG Mail bid sale #58, 18 Sept 2001, lot 954.
 
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