Smyrna (AD 238-244) AE 35 - Gordian III

Gordian III, 238-244 AD. AE35 - Medallion (23.20g, 6h). (Claudius) Rufinus Sophistes, strategus. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Three neocorate temples, the central one in elevation, with statue of Zeus, the two side tetrastyle temples in perspective; Î OVÎ¦INOV COÎ¦I in two lines in exergue. VF, brown surfaces.

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City/Mint name:	Smyrna
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Keywords:	roman / bronze
References:	Klose 12 (V4/R11); SNG von Aulock 2228 (same obv. die)
Valuation:	CNG Auc. 72 (9/2006), lot 1163 ($800 + comm)
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Date added:	Oct 07, 2008
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