954. Tarsus. Gordian III. 238-244 AD. Æ 36mm (24.37 gm). Radiate and cuirassed bust right, holding spear pointed forwards in left hand, large round shield on right arm / Gordian on horseback galloping right, thrusting a spear at a lion running below. SNG France 1722 (same dies); SNG Levante 1132 var. Nice VF, black patina, some light roughness.($750) CNG Mail bid sale #58, 18 Sept 2001, lot 954. Lot was unsold. Used by permission of CNG, www.historicalcoins.com