243 NGC XF Gordian III Egypt Alexandria Tetradrachm Tyche Fortune Reclining (17122103D)
Dated Extremely Fine Roman Egypt Alexandria Gordian III billon silver tetradrachm coin.
NGC Certified to XF, full legends, well struck & centered with a superb imperial portrait.
Dated to the 7th regnal year, date is denoted by Greek letter Z = 243/4 CE.
Obverse: Draped cuirassed bust Gordian III.
Reverse: Tyche reclining left on couch, date letters L Z above.
Tyche was the deity that governed the fortune and prosperity of a city, its destiny. She is the daughter of Aphrodite and Zeus or Hermes.
Emmett 33430/7, Rated R2 (R5 highest rarity).
