Nikaia (AD 238-244) AE 33 - Gordian III

Gordian III, 238-244 AD. AE33 / Hectassarion (18.23g, 2h). Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust left, seen from front, holding spear forward and shield decorated with aegis / Heracles reclining left on lion right, extending hand to Victory with arms raised kneeling right at knee, and holding club. VF, black-green patina with olive green overtones. Very rare reverse type.

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Filename:	779706.jpg
City/Mint name:	Nikaia
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Keywords:	roman / bronze
References:	Weiser, Nicaea -; RG 710/700 (obv./rev; same dies)
Valuation:	CNG Coinshop, $495
Photo courtesy of:	Classical Numismatic Group - www.cngcoins.com
Filesize:	96 KiB
Date added:	Sep 19, 2010
Dimensions:	800 x 396 pixels
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