Gordian III.

Gordian III; 238-244 AD, Hadrianopolis, Thrace, ca. 238-44 AD, Medallion AE 37, 28.90g. Jurukova-p. 20, Fig. 3.1 (rx only, same die), RPC-VII.2, 648 (this coin). Obv: ΑΥΤ Κ Μ ΑΝΤ ΓΟΡΔΙΑΝΟϹ ΑΥΓ, Laur, dr and cuir bust r. Rx: ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟΠΟΛΕΙΤΩΝ, Nike stg r. and Gordian III stg l. holding spear, erecting trophy between them; to either side, seated captive. Only two other medallions are known from Hadrianopolis, one in St. Petersburg and the other in Sofia, and both have the same obv die ass this coin (Cf. Jurukova Pl. XLII). This appears to be the only medallion of this rx type to exist. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection; Ex VAuctions 249, July 2010, lot 38; Ex Stack's Apr. 2010, lot 221; From the Estate of Cornelius C. Vermeule.Large hole on obverse, may have been hammered so that the reverse could be worn or displayed. G / VF