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ROMAN EMPIRE PROVINCIAL, Gordian III., Nikopolis in Moesia Inferior, issued by Sabinius Modestus, 4 assaria, 238-244 AD., Athena seated l.
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Nikopolis in Moesia Inferior,
Gordian III., issued by Sabinius Modestus,
4 assaria / Æ26 (26-29 mm / 13.72 g), 238-244 AD.,
Obv.: AYT K M ANT Γ-OPΔIANOC A{YΓ} , ({YΓ} ligate), laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian right, seen from behind.
Rev.: VΠ CAB - MOΔЄCTOV N-I-KOΠOΛЄIT{ΩN} Π / POC IC{TP}ON , ({ΩN} , {TP} ligate), Athena seated left on a throne, her outstretched right hand holding Nike, her left holding spear; helmet? below throne, round shield behind.
cf. AMNG I 2051-3 (but Athena standing) ; Moushmov 1476-8 (only standing Athena) .
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