LYCIA, Myra. Gordian III. AD 238-244. Æ (29.5mm, 17.48 g, 12h). Diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Tyche standing facing, head left, wearing kalathos, holding rudder and cornucopia. von Aulock, Lykiens 174 (same rev. die); RPC VII.2 2257.8 = Dow, ACTTB, p. 231 (this coin). Brown patina, scratches. VF. Rare. From the Joseph A. Dow Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 84 (5 May 2010), lot 855 (hammer $950); Gorny & Mosch 181 (12 October 2009), lot 1814.The present coin is published in Joseph A. Dow, Ancient Coins Through the Bible (Mustang, OK: Tate, 2011), in the chapter on Paul’s Journey to Rome (AD 57–62). CNG is pleased to offer coins from the collection of the author here, and in subsequent electronic auctions. In this session we offer 33 coins, many illustrated in his book and cited in Roman Provincial Coins Online. Many are the RPC Online Feature coin or Plated coin in printed volumes. Closing Date and Time: 21 January 2026 at 13:07:20 ET.Winning bids are subject to a 22.5% buyers fee for bids placed on this website, 25% for all others.
