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Gordian III. Æ 26 (12.91 g), AD 238-244, Gadara in Decapolis. CY 303 (AD 239/40). Laureate and cui-
rassed bust of Gordian III right. Rev. Galley left with captain, seven oarsmen, and steersman on deck; in
exergue, date (
G
T). Spijkerman 93; Rosenberger 90. Light green patina. Choice Very Fine.
$350
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Fantastic Portrait of Julius Marinus
357
Julius Marinus, father of Philip I. Æ (9.17 g), died before AD 244. Philippopolis in Trachonitis.
Q
E
W
MAPIN
W
, bare-headed and draped bust of Julius Marinus right, supported on wings of eagle standing
right.
rev.
F
I
L
I
PP
O
P
O
L
IT
W
N KO
LW
NIA
S
, S - C across field, Roma standing facing, head left, hold-
ing patera and long spear; at her feet to right, shield. Spijkerman 2; SNG ANS 1402.
Extremely Rare.
Black
patina with bluish overtones. One of the finest examples we have seen. Extremely Fine.
$1,500
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Save his name, little is known of Philip’s father, Julius Marinus. His son had him deified and the local authorities be-
gan striking coins depicting his image being borne to heaven on the back of an eagle, a classical motif indicating apothe-
osis. The coinage was quite limited, consisting of only two bronze denominations. It was confined to the immediate vicin-
ity of Philippopolis, though the legend S C on the reverse indicates the issue had been authorized by the Roman Senate,
perhaps as a show of respect for the new emperor. Coins of Julius Marinus remain quite rare today and the issue is one
of the few examples of a third century Roman coin depicting a personage who was not a Roman emperor or empress.