Kilikia, Anazarbos. Gordian III. 238-244 AD. AE Hexassarion (19.83g, 31mm). Dated CY 261 (242/3 AD). RPC VII.2 3185

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Kilikia, Anazarbos. Gordian III. 238-244 AD. AE Hexassarion (19.83g, 31mm). Dated CY 261 (242/3 AD). Obv.: ΑΥΤ Κ Μ ΑΝΤⲰΝΙΟC ΓΟΡΔΙΑΝΟC CЄ, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev.: ΑΝΑΖΑΡΒΟΥ ЄΝΔΟΞ ΜΗΤΡΟ / Γ – Β / ЄΤ ΑΞC, male figure, wearing pointed hat, seated left on rocks, head turned to right, holding fish trap (?) in his right hand and resting left on rock. RPC VII.2 3185; Ziegler 704. Reverse pitting, VF.