No.229.  Markianopolis. Gordian III.  Æ 26 (4 Assaria). A.D. 238-244.  

Obv: M ANT GOPDIANOC AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.  
Rev: MAPKIANOPOLITW,  N  in ex. Tyche standing left, holding rudder and 
 cornucopia. 

Ref: BMC -; Moushmov 779. 
Grade: Near VF, brown patina with cuppery highlights. Three indentations on 
 obv., indentation on rev.   
Die Axis: 15°.  Weight:  11.21 g. Contributed by Henrik Agndal, May, 2003.