Pergamon (AD 238-244) AE 42 - Gordian III

Gordian III, 238-244 AD. AE42 - Medallion (44.02g, 12h). Homonoia with Nicomedia. Julius Logismos, strategos. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Asklepios standing right, leaning on serpent-entwined staff, facing Demeter, standing left, holding poppy and torch on deck of quinquereme right with gubernator at stern. Near VF, brown surfaces, porous. Rare. Ex Zaar Maritime Coll.

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City/Mint name:	Pergamon
Keywords:	roman / bronze
References:	RPC VII.1 173.1 = Kampmann, Homonoia 101 (V57/R88) = Franke & NollÃ© Type I, 1628 (Vs C/R3); SNG France 2279-80
Valuation:	CNG Auc. 87 (5/2011), lot 835 ($950 + comm)
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Date added:	Jun 11, 2011
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