Paphlagonia, Ionopolis, Gordian III
Description:
Paphlagonia, Ionopolis (Abonoteichos). Gordian III (238 - 244 AD). M ANT ΓOPΔIANOC AVΓ (last two ligate); radiate , draped and cuirassed bust right / IΩNIOΠOΛEITΩN; three standrads.
Diameter:
AE18 mm
Weight:
3,06 g
Grade:
gF/aVF
Attribution:
not in known references
Commentary:
very rare, probably unique; dark green patina
History:
The attribution to Ionopolis is uncertain because the ethnic is actually spelled "IONIO-" with such location existing in south Ionia, but no known coinage.
Article Number:
041-05-05-44710