Not Sure - Gordian Perhaps

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  1. Inspector43

    Inspector43 More than 75 Years Active Collecting Supporter

    I am lost on this. It is a new type to me. I'm guessing it as a Gordian III minted in Nicaea. It was very corroded and I can't do much with it. Some help appreciated.

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  3. hotwheelsearl

    hotwheelsearl Well-Known Member

    Looks like it. I see DIANO so it’s gotta be Gordie
     
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  4. Inspector43

    Inspector43 More than 75 Years Active Collecting Supporter

    Thanks for the feedback.
     
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  5. hotwheelsearl

    hotwheelsearl Well-Known Member

    It’s kinda neat. Most of these reversed were of Severus Alexander.
    Also, is that a radiate head obverse? Very interesting
     
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  6. Inspector43

    Inspector43 More than 75 Years Active Collecting Supporter

    Yes, it is radiate.
     
  7. Marsyas Mike

    Marsyas Mike Well-Known Member

    Here's mine with my efforts at attribution:
    Gordian III - Nicea AE Lot Dec 2019 (0).jpg
    Gordian III Æ 18
    (c. 238-244 A.D.)
    Bithynia, Nicaea

    M ANT ΓOPΔ[IANO]C A, radiate, draped & cuirassed bust right / N-IK-AI-Ε / ΩΝ between three standards decorated on top with wreaths and Aquila.
    RG 716. SNG von Aulock 653.
    (2.17 grams / 18 mm)
     
  8. hotwheelsearl

    hotwheelsearl Well-Known Member

    This is pretty neat! Although Sev Alex's Nicaea issues ranged from laureate to radiate, it appears that Gordian III (at least the wildwinds examples) are 100% radiate.
     
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  9. Inspector43

    Inspector43 More than 75 Years Active Collecting Supporter

    Thanks. This is great help.
     
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