BITHYNIA. Nikomedia. Philip II, as Caesar, 244-247. Oktassarion (Bronze, 27 mm, 11.59 g, 12 h). Μ ΙΟΥΛΙΟC ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟC ΚΑΙCΑΡ Bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust of Philip II to right; redenominational countermark consisting of H within a circular incuse punch. Rev. ΝΙΚΟΜΗΔΕΩΝ ΔΙC ΝΕΩΚΟΡΩΝ Sarapis seated to left, extending his right arm over Kerberos held by leash, and holding a scepter in his left. REC 382. RPC VIII, ID 20013 (temporary). For the countermark, Howgego 821. Rare. Countermarked; rough surfaces, otherwise, good fine.