Gordian III – Large AE Medallion, Odessos, Moesia Inferior – 35mm / 27.11g

MOESIA INFERIOR, Odessos

Gordian III, AD 238–244

AE Medallion (10 Assaria) – 35 mm, 27.11 g, 12h

Obverse: AVT K M ANT ΓOΡΔIANOC AVΓ

- Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust left, right hand raised in salute, globe in left hand; aegis on cuirass

Reverse: OΔHCCEITΩN

- Emperor (Gordian III) standing left in military attire, radiate crown, holding Victory on globe in extended right hand and inverted spear in left

References:

- AMNG I,1 2317

- Varbanov (GIC) I 4440

- RPC Online VII.2, 28521

- SNG Copenhagen 679

- Moushmov 1637

Provenance: Ex Gorny & Mosch, Auction inventory A 278 – Nr. 3263 (tag included), purchased for €50

Condition: Brown patina, good very fine, minor surface roughness, complete legends, impressive medallion flan

Notes: Large provincial medallion struck at Odessos (modern Varna, Bulgaria) under Gordian III. The left-facing bust with globe is the key feature of AMNG 2317, distinct from the more common right-facing variants. Ten-assaria denomination, typical for Black Sea civic issues celebrating imperial virtues.