CARIA, Halicarnassus. Gordian III. 238-244 AD. Æ 19mm (5.60 gm). AV[T K M ANT GOP­IA]NOC [AVG] (or similar), laureate and draped bust of Gordian right / [ALIKAPNA]CCEWN [HPO­OTOC], bearded and draped bust of Herodotos right. SNG von Aulock -; SNG Copenhagen -; BMC Caria - (but see no. 84, pl. XIX, 3 - Hadrian with similar reverse). Fine, red-brown patina. Extremely rare. Triton V Sale, 16 Jan 2002, lot 1731. Lot sold for $1800, plus buyers fees. By permission of CNG, www.cngcoins.com.