Æ Nikopolis Mœsia Gordian III Rv City Gate Two Towers 12.01 grs 27-8mm AD 238-44

Description

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Nikopolis ad Istrum
Mœsia Inferior
Emperor Gordian III
Rv City Gate Two Towers
12.01 grams 27-8mm
AD 238-44
Coin has a minor "wound" on reverse edge from 6-8 o'clock
The patina is extremely thick and
it looks like the finder may have actually cut the corner with a sharp knife
Looking for gold ?
Despite this it is still an attractive piece
Obv.
AVT K M ANT ΓOΡΔIANOC AVΓ
Laureate draped cuirassed bust of
Emperor Gordian III right
Rv.
YΠ CAB MOΔECTOV NIKOΠOΛEITΩN ΠΡOC ICTΡON
City Gate with conical towers
on either side
Moushmov 1496