Gordian III, AE30 of Neocaesarea, Pontus. Dated CY 178 (AD 241-242). 13.82 g.

AY K M ANT GORDIANOC CEB, laureate, draped, cuirassed bust right.
KOI PONT MH NEOKAICARIAC around, prize crown containing one palm 
branch, set on table with ornate legs; date ET POH within the table. 

RecGen 51; SNG Cop 218; Çizmeli 297. 

With permission of cngcoins.com, June 2009	
Ex D. Alighieri Collection.