SYRIA, Seleucis and Pieria. Antioch. Gordian III, 238-244. Tetradrachm (Billon, 28 mm, 11.32 g, 1 h), Issue I, 238-240. AYTOK K M ANT ΓOPΔIANOC CЄB Laureate head of Gordian III to right, with slight drapery on his left shoulder. Rev. ΔHMAPX ЄΞOYCIAC / S C Eagle, with wings spread, standing facing, his head turned to leftwith a wreath in his beak. McAlee 864. Prieur 279A. RPC VII.2, 3486. Extremely rare, apparently the third recorded example. A beautiful piece, very well centered and struck on good metal. Minor areas of weakness, otherwise, extremely fine.