Description: Paphlagonia, Ionopolis (Abonoteichos). Gordian III (238 - 244 AD). M ANT ΓOPΔIANOC AVΓ (last two ligate); radiate , draped and cuirassed bust right / IΩNIOΠOΛEITΩN; three standrads.

Diameter: AE18 mm

Weight: 3,06 g

Grade: gF/aVF

Attribution: not in known references

Commentary: very rare, probably unique; dark green patina

History: The attribution to Ionopolis is uncertain because the ethnic is actually spelled "IONIO-" with such location existing in south Ionia, but no known coinage.

Article Number: 041-05-05-44710