Gordian III, AE41 medallion of Aphrodisias, Caria. AD 238-244. 21.39 g.

AY K M AN GORDIANOC C, radiate, cuirassed bust right, with aegis on chest.
AFRODICIEWN, emperor riding right, wielding spear, 
three naked athletes, two fallen enemies beneath the horse.

SNG von Aulock 2465; RPC 612 (this coin); 
Rare.

With permission of Gerhard Hirsch Nachfolger auction 343, Lot 2772, Sept. 2018.
Ex Kovacs sale lot 190, Dec. 1995; Ex CNG auction 55, lot 957. 2000.