Egypt. Alexandria. Gordianus III, 238-244. Tetradrachm (Billon, 21.80 mm, 11.71 g) dated RY 2 (= 238-239) Α Κ Μ ΑΝ ΓΟΡΔΙΑΝΟϹ ЄΥϹЄ Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordianus III right. Rev. Jugate busts of Helios radiate and draped right in the foreground and of Selene draped right, crescent to right below her chin, LB (date) left, behind their heads. RPC VII.2, 3714. Dattari-Savio 4732. Milne - . Emmett 3408. Curtis 1266. Nice brown patina. Extremely Fine. Ex Empire Coins 8, 7 December 1987, lot 680. A peculiar tetradrachm of Gordian III of excellent conservation, especially interesting for the uncommon reverse with the flanked busts of Helios radiate and Selene with the lunar crescent in front, half-hidden. Classified by Curtis as " very rare and unusual type”.