Lot 343: Gordian III, Thrace Hadrianopolis Æ25 / City gate with Helios, interesting obverse die error

Date: 238-244 AD

Obverse: Laureate draped cuirassed bust of Gordian right, with mark from damaged die
Reverse: City gate with two towers and three doors, niche above central door contains Helios with rays of sun streaming from his head.

Attribution: Unlisted for this exact reverse type.

Grade: near Extremely Fine

Weight: 7.78 grs.

Measure: 26.48 mm.

Notes:
The mark on the obverse is not a double strike, but damage in the die itself. It is Jurokova die V260, which is paired with 5 other reverse types: Demeter, Apollo, Herakles, Nemesis, and a city wall with just one arch. All show the same crescent shaped damage on the obverse which must be a heavy clash from contact with a reverse die. This reverse type with a triple-arched wall is not listed in Jurokova for this obverse and is a new variety. Ex Ray Wilk architectural collection. Ray"s entire collection can be viewed at his wonderful WEBSITE

• Offered By: VAuctions
• Lot #: 343
• Listing #: 208742
• Closed: Thursday, November 8, 2012 5:51:00 PM CT
• Estimate: $595