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Coin Information: Tantalus S/N 30994

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Coin type:Roman Provincial
Entered by:scrumhalf
Added on: May 12, 2008
Ruler: Gordian III
Region, City:Bithynia, Nicaea
Coin:VG AE
M ANT ΓOPΔIANOC AV - Radiate, draped bust right
N/I/K/A/I ΕΩN - Legend between four standards, the outer two topped with Capricorns, the inner two with eagles (possibly wreaths)
Mint: (238-244 AD)
Wt./Size/Axis:3.20g / 18mm / 45
References:
  • SGI 3671v
Notes:May 12, 08 - This is one of four variants of the four standard reverse from Nicaea that I have in my collection. This would seem to be the least common, as I have not found other examples thus far. There is a three standard version with capricorns on the outer standards.

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