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

Gordian III, 238-244 AD. AE35 (22.53g, 6h). Cl. Rufinus Sophistes, strategos. Struck 241-243 AD. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Two Nemeses standing facing one another, that on the left holding bridle, that on the right patera and cubit rule; griffin between. VF, green patina, even roughness.

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Filename:	3510506.jpg
City/Mint name:	Smyrna
Keywords:	roman / bronze
References:	Klose Series G, Group b, 14 (V/4/R13); SNG Copenhagen 1398 (same dies)
Valuation:	CNG Elec. Auc. 351 (5/2015), lot 506 ($200 + comm)
Photo courtesy of:	Classical Numismatic Group - www.cngcoins.com
Filesize:	204 KiB
Date added:	Jun 03, 2015
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