Gordian III (238-244AD) Three standards with wreaths - Nicaea mint (BMC 125)

Description

After a bit more than 60 years of collecting coins, it is time to move my collection along to new collectors. From my ancient coin collection is an interesting bronze AE19 of Gordian III who ruled as Caesar and then Augustus from 238-244AD. This bronze is 19mm in diameter and was minted in Nicaea, Bithynia which is located in present day Turkey.
On the obverse is a radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Gordian right and the legend
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IANOC AVT. On the r
everse are three military standards with wreaths above with name of mint city NIKAIE
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N. This type is l
isted in British Museum Coin catalogue as BMC 125.
As I got this one a while ago, I can offer it at a good price and will also provide FREE SHIPPING to within the US.