Arykanda (AD 238-244) AE 32 - Gordian III

Gordian III, 238-244 AD. AE32 (17.45g). Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right / Radiate deity wearing Phrygian cap riding right, brandishing club. VF, dark green patina. Rare city.

Arycanda only struck coins during the reign of Gordian III, both in his name and in that of his wife, Tranquillina. Of special interest is the fact that this coin shares its obverse die with coins issued for the city of Acalissus.

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City/Mint name:	Arykanda
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Keywords:	roman / bronze
References:	H. von Aulock, Die Münzprägung des Gordian III und der Tranquillina in Lykien 29-35 (obverse and reverse dies of nos. 29 and 33 respectively); BMC Lycia pg. 45, 5-6, pl. X, 5; Weber 7253
Valuation:	CNG Elec. Auc. 94 (9/2003), lot 101 ($167)
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Date added:	Sep 21, 2005
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