Gordian III, AE of Raphia, Palestine. 240-241 AD. 10,57 g. 

Radiate, draped, cuirassed bust right.
RAFIA, sphinx with wings open lying left, wheel between 
front paws, date mark T in left field (year 300 of the local
era). 

SNG ANS 1064var; Meshorer 76 var. (position of legends and date)Meshorer, Raphia, 53. 

Very rare.

With permission of Münzen & Medaillen GmbH
Auction 32, lot 391.
Sold for 210 EUR (ca 255 USD)