LYCIA. Patara. Gordian III, 238-244. Tetrassarion (Bronze, 28 mm, 22.19 g, 12 h). ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙ Μ ΑΝΤ ΓΟΡΔΙΑΝΟϹ ϹЄΒ Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III to right, seen from behind. Rev. ΠΑΤΑΡЄⲰΝ Apollo standing front, head to left, holding laurel branch in his right hand and bow in his left; to left, eagle standing left on omphalos, head to right; to right, serpent-entwined tripod. RPC VII.2 online ID 28380. Von Aulock, Lykien, 196. Rare and in exceptional condition for a Lycian provincial issue. A beautiful coin with excellent details on both sides. Minor adjustment marks as made and with a scrape on the reverse, otherwise, good very fine.