Thyateira (AD 238-244) AE 36 - Gordian III

Gordian III, 238-244 AD. AE36 (18.96g, 6h). Homonoia with Smyrna. T. Fab. Alph-, magistrate. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Tyche of Thyateira and the Amazon of Smyrna standing facing one another, clasping right hands. Near VF, dark grayish-brown patina, light roughness. Very rare. Ex Frederick Coll.; Ex Lanz 117 (11/2003), lot 1066.

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Filename:	2880323.jpg
City/Mint name:	Thyateira
Keywords:	roman / bronze
References:	RPC VII .1192 var. (spacing of rev. legend); F&N type IV, 3, 2318 var. = SNG von Aulock 8279 var. (same)
Valuation:	CNG Elec. Auc. 288 (10/2012), lot 323 ($525 + comm)
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Filesize:	183 KiB
Date added:	Nov 15, 2012
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