No.170.  Trapezus. Gordian III.  Æ 30. A.D. 238/239.  

Obv:  AV K M AN.GOPDIA ( NOCCEB ).  Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.  
Rev:  TPAEZOVNTIWN ETPOE.  Serapis standing facing, head turned left, right 
 hand raised, holding staff in left hand, star in upper right field.  

Ref: BMC -.  
Grade: Fine, blue-green and black patina.  
Die Axis:  180° .  Weight:  21.54 g .  

Rare . Another piece exists in ANS, otherwise unpublished? 
In spite of similar patina, not from Trapezus hoard according to seller. 

Struck in year 175 of the Era of Trapezus. 

Contributed by Henrik Agndal, May, 2003.