IONIA, Ephesus. In alliance with Alexandria. Gordian III. 238-244 AD. Æ 35mm (26.10 gm). AYT K M ANT-W GORDIANOC, laureate and cuirassed bust right, slight drapery on left shoulder. EFECIWN KAI AL-EXANDREWN, OMONOIA in exergue, two male figures (Ephesos and Alexandria?) standing facing one another, each holding sceptre, clasping hands; modius between them. Good VF, thick green patina. ($750) From the David Simpson Collection. SNG Copenhagen -; SNG von Aulock -; BMC Ionia -; Weber -; SNG Righetti -; Mionnet : -; Unpublished in the standard references. Triton V Sale, 16 Jan 2002, lot 1725. Lot sold for $725, plus buyers fees. By permission of CNG, www.cngcoins.com.