RPC VII.2, 2019

Province Bithynia-Pontus
City Nicomedia 
Region Bithynia
Reign Gordian III
Obverse inscription Μ ΑΝΤ ΓΟΡΔΙΑΝΟϹ ΑΥΓ
Obverse design radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III, right, seen from rear, holding shield (decorated with gorgoneion) and spear pointing forward
Reverse inscription ΝΙΚΟΜΗΔΕΩΝ ΔΙϹ ΝΕΩΚΟΡΩ
Reverse design King Nicomedes I standing right; at his feet, altar; facing him, shepherd holding pedum; between them, serpent; above, flying eagle and temple

Coin no. 1 of RPC VII.2, 2019

 

Museum British Museum, London (UK)
Inventory no. 1979,0101.1439
Reference SNG vA 7120
Diameter 28.4
Weight 12.91
Axis 6
Note
External URI https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/C_1979-0101-1439 
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