TYPE Greek Imperial, Gordian III (238-244 AD), 5 assaria (AE27) of Markianopolis (Moesia Inferior) DESCRIPTION . Obv: Busts of Gordian and Sarapis (w/ modius) facing one another, Greek legend: AVT K / M ANTON [...] Rev: Sarapis standing left, Greek legend YP MENOFILOU MARKIANOPOLITON around, 'E' in l. field (denomination = 5 assaria), 'pi-ni' in right field REFERENCE: cf. L3 A48b, cf. SGI 3647 GRADING: F, bit rough orange-brown patina, scarce ORDER INFO: R1915, $38 Scarce reverse for this combination of other elements (emperor, obverse type, city).