Lot 349: Gordian III and Tranquillina, Thrace Anchialus Æ26 / City gate with two towers and three arches.

Date: 238-244 AD

Obverse: Confronting busts of Gordian and Tranquillina
Reverse: City gate with two towers and three arches along top of wall.

Attribution: Varbanov 1092

Grade: near Extremely Fine

Weight: 10.89 grs.

Measure: 26.64 mm.

Notes:
The arched doorway with wall and towers look similar to Gordian III gate reverses from other cities, but the arches along the top of the wall identify it with Anchialus. Ex Ray Wilk architectural collection. Ray"s entire collection can be viewed at his wonderful WEBSITE

• Offered By: VAuctions
• Lot #: 349
• Listing #: 208747
• Closed: Thursday, November 8, 2012 5:54:00 PM CT
• Estimate: $335