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 |
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URI | https://rpc.ashmus.ox.ac.uk/coin/99679 |
Museum | British Museum, London (UK) |
Inventory no. | 1979,0101.1439 |
Reference | SNG vA 7120 |
Diameter | 28.4 |
Weight | 12.91 |
Axis | 6 |
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External URI | https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/C_1979-0101-1439 |