CNG - Bithynia, Nicaea. Gordian III. Æ 23mm Bithynia, Nicaea. Gordian III. 238-244 AD. Æ 23mm (5.68 gm). Radiate draped bust right; countermarked with a head / Athena standing facing, head left, holding patera and retrospear; shield at side. Cf. SNG Copenhagen 525; BMC -; Mionnet Supp. V pg. 147, 852; Cf. Howgego 57 for countermark. Fine, light brown patina with some encrustation. 724954