Roman Provincial Coin – Julia Mamaea – Nicaea, Bithynia (AD 222–235) A well-preserved Roman Provincial bronze coin struck in Nicaea, Bithynia, during the reign of Julia Mamaea, mother of Emperor Severus Alexander and one of the most influential women of the Severan dynasty. Obverse: Draped bust of Julia Mamaea facing right, wearing a stephane. Legend: IOYLIA MAMAIA AYG. Reverse: Three military standards positioned side by side, each surmounted by a wreath. The ethnic legend NI-KA-IE-WN appears between the shafts of the standards, identifying the city of Nicaea. This reverse type reflects the military traditions and civic pride of the city. Specifications: * Issuer: Julia Mamaea (AD 222–235) * Region: Bithynia, Roman Provincial Empire * Mint: Nicaea * Material: Bronze * Weight: 3.06 g * Diameter: — mm (not measured) References: * Köhler-Osbahr 117 * Reverse legend break variant of RecGen 628 * Comparable to SNG Copenhagen 521 An attractive and historically significant provincial issue from the Severan period, featuring a distinctive military-standard reverse and an elegant portrait of Julia Mamaea, one of the most powerful imperial women of the 3rd century AD. Please examine the photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the description and condition assessment.