Lot 351: Gordian III and Serapis, Thrace Markianopolis Æ28 / Walled City

Date: 238-244 AD

Obverse: Confronting busts of Gordian and Serapis, who wears modius on his head
Reverse: City gate with walls and towers that surround the city, seen from a bird"s eye view that shows a temple and other buildings within the walls. Scrape down to bare metal at the edge at 11:30.

Attribution: Moushmov 805, Plate IX 10

Grade: Very Fine

Weight: 13.43 grs.

Measure: 28 mm.

Notes:
Issued before Gordian III"s marriage, the god Serapis is "filling in" where a family member would usually be portrayed. Ex Ray Wilk architectural collection. Ray"s entire collection can be viewed at his wonderful WEBSITE

• Offered By: VAuctions
• Lot #: 351
• Listing #: 211487
• Closed: Thursday, November 8, 2012 5:55:00 PM CT
• Estimate: $2,000