Eikonion (AD 238-244) AE 33 - Gordian III

Gordian III, 238-244 AD. AE33 (17.72g, 6h). Struck 243-244. IMP CAES M AT GORDIANVS AVG, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / COL AEL HA DRICONIESI (S retrograde), palm tree; to left, female figure seated left on round shield, in attitude of mourning; to right, bound captive standing right, leaning against tree; harpa below; S R across field. VF, light dusty green patina, with some earthen encrustation. An extremely interesting type reminiscent of the ‘Judaea Capta’ series under the Flavians. Unique.