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Numismatic Auction 65 14 March 2017
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Bithynia, Nicaea. Gordian III. A.D. 238-244. AE 19 (18.77 mm, 3.03 g, 2 h). M ANT ΓOPΔIANOC AVΓ, radiate bust right as seen from behind / N-I-K-A-I-EΩN, two standards topped with capricorns between two standardssolar disks and no ribbons . Rec Gen 715 var (number of solar disks on outer standards, ribbons between disks); BMC 119 var (BMC has eagles topping the standards, not capricorns.). Possibly unique variety.
Ex Wayne Sayles.
The obverse bust is seen from behind. We know of only one other radiate standards type seen from behind, most are seen from the front. The reverseon this coin has two solar disks on the outside standards and doesn't have the ribbon between the disks. Neither SNG Copenhagen or SNG von Aulock list a four standard type
Ex Wayne Sayles.
The obverse bust is seen from behind. We know of only one other radiate standards type seen from behind, most are seen from the front. The reverseon this coin has two solar disks on the outside standards and doesn't have the ribbon between the disks. Neither SNG Copenhagen or SNG von Aulock list a four standard type