Description: Bithynia, Nicaea, Gordian III (238 - 244 AD). M ANT ΓΟΡΔΙΑΝΟC AVΓ; radiated, draped and cuirassed bust right / NIKAIEΩN; four standards, two topped with capricorns.

Diameter: AE20 mm

Weight: 2,38 g

Grade: VF/VF

Attribution: BMC p. 171, 119; Rec.Gen. p. 489, 711

Commentary: attractive green patina, great portrait and details, flan crack

History: Despite the wals built after an earthqake in the 2nd century AD the city was sacked by Goths in 258 AD.

Article Number: 002-04-06-45412