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BITHYNIA, Nicaea. Gordian III. AD 238-244. Æ Hectassarion (32mm, 18.21 g, 1h). Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust left, holding spear and shield decorated with gorgoneion / Hercules reclining left upon lion advancing right, extending right hand to small Eros to left, holding club in left. RG 700; RPC VII.2 1894.6 (this coin). Dark brown patina, some weakness and porosity at the periphery. VF. Very rare.
Ex Dr. George Spradling Collection (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 347, 25 March 2015), lot 347.
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