Bithynia, Nicaea, Gordian III
55,00 €
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.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE20 |
| Weight [g]: | 2,38 |
| Grade: | VF/VF |
| Attribution: | BMC p. 171, 119; Rec.Gen. p. 489, 711 |
| Commentary: | attractive green patina, great portrait and details, flan crack |
Historical Context
Despite the wals built after an earthqake in the 2nd century AD the city was sacked by Goths in 258 AD.
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