first period
18th century restitutional cast bronze medal
struck with the later obverse used for the 1834 Proof Crown defined by the raised die flaw on the raised rim at 11 o'clock
gold 10-Dollars
a few light marks otherwise nearly extremely fine and an attractive example of this iconic and enigmatic issue
Gordian III, AE Pentassarion, Anchialos, Thrace. first periodGordian III (A. D. 238 244), AE Pentassarion, 31mm. Minted at Anchialos, Thrace. AVT KAI ANT OPIANOC AV, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian facing right, seen from behind, rev. OVIAN W N [AN]XIAEWN, an athlete standing front, head turned to left, holding a wreath and a long palm branch, E (mark of value) in left field, 14. 45g., 12h (cf. Varbanov 627 8; cf. Moushmov 2920). Attractive natural dark green patina, very fine and a very