The coin described—MYSIA, Germe. Gordian III, AD 238-244, Æ26, countermarked and NGC certified—is a copper or bronze provincial coin struck in the ancient town of Germe (Germa) in the region of Mysia, located in the northwest of Asia Minor (modern Turkey). Gordian III was a young emperor who ruled the Roman Empire during a tumultuous period and is well-represented in the provincial coinage of Asia Minor.

Germe was situated between the rivers Macestus and Rhyndacus, in a region known for its strategic and economic importance. The town became part of the Roman Province of Asia after centuries of Greek, Persian, and Hellenistic rule. Coins from Mysia, including those from Germe, often show distinctive regional iconography and sometimes bear countermarks—official stamps added to extend a coin’s legal use or denote local authorization.

An Æ26 coin like this one measures approximately 26 mm in diameter and would typically feature a portrait of Gordian III on the obverse with Greek inscriptions, with local deities, personifications, or city symbols on the reverse. The NGC (Numismatic Guaranty Company) certification guarantees the authenticity and grade of the piece, which gives collectors added confidence. Countermarks further enhance its historical interest, documenting elements of the coin’s circulation and usage.

Coins such as this provide insight into the regional history, economy, and culture of Roman Asia Minor. They highlight the interconnected nature of the Roman provinces, local civic pride, and the personalization of coinage during the imperial era.