Bithynia, Nicaea, Severus Alexander, AE Assarion, 222-235 AD – Three Standards

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Roman Provincial, Bithynia, Nicaea Mint, Severus Alexander, AE Assarion (bronze, 4.25g, 21.1mm), 222-235 AD
Obv: M AVP CEVH AĪ›EĪžANĪ”POC AV; laureate, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind
Rev: NI-K-AI-E; three legionary standards topped with wreath; Ī©N in exergue
Ref: BMC 101 var. (same); SNG TĆ¼bingen 2126-8 var Rarity/Choice: Common, aVF (slightly off-centered with area of weakness otherwise, nice)
Note: Severus Alexander, known as Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander, was Roman Emperor from A.D. 222 to 235. His reign was characterized by attempts to maintain peace and stability in the empire. Nicaea, located in Bithynia, was an important city in Asia Minor during this period, serving as a hub for trade and administration. This assarion from Nicaea provides valuable numismatic evidence of Severus Alexander’s influence in the region and the integration of local symbols with Roman imperial imagery. The use of legionary standards on the reverse suggests a connection to the military, highlighting the importance of the city’s relationship with the Roman state.

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