Nikomedeia (AD 222-235) AE 21 - Julia Mamaea

Julia Mamaea, Augusta, 222-235 AD. AE21 (4.75g, 7h). Draped bust right / The hero Astakos advancing right off prow of ship, head left, holding spear in left hand and gesturing for companions to follow with right; rocks in background to left. Fine, earthen brown patina.

Astakos was son of Poseidon and the nymph Olbia and the founder and eponym of the city of Astakos in Bithynia. During the reign of Nicomedes I, Nicomedia was founded nearby to repalce Astakos, and the cult was moved to the new city.

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Filename:	3140248.jpg
City/Mint name:	Nikomedeia
Keywords:	roman / bronze
References:	??? RG -; SNG von Aulock -; SNG Copenhagen -; BMC -; Corsten -
Valuation:	CNG Elec. Auc. 314 (11/2013), lot 248 ($450 + comm)
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Date added:	Jun 15, 2014
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