Bithynia, Nikaia, Macrianus

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SKU: 002-04-01-44826

Description

Bithynia, Nikaia, Macrianus (usurper, 260 – 261 AD). TI ΦΟYΛ ΙΟY ΜΑΚΡΙΑΝΟC CΕΒ; radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right / APICTΩN – MEΓ, NIKAIEΩN; aerial view of the city-walls in the shape of an octagon, arched central gateways above and below.

Specifications

Diameter [mm]: AE24
Weight [g]: 7,14
Grade: F/aVF
Attribution: RG 867 var. (no additional legend); SNG von Aulock 733 var. (no additional legend); Weiser, Nikaia, 263 var. (no additional legend).
Commentary: rare; grey patina with light deposits

Historical Context

The reverse shows the city wall of Nikaia - most of which is still preserved.

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