Nikopolis in Epirus, 222-235 AD., Severus Alexander, Assarion, unlisted?
Nikopolis in Epirus, Severus Alexander, 222-235 AD.,
Æ Assarion (19-20 mm / 4,51 g),
Obv.: A K M AVG CЄV AΛ[Є]ZANΔPOC , laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Severus Alexander right, seen from back.
Rev.: [I]ЄPAC NЄI - [KO]Π[OΛ] / ЄWC , emperor on horseback riding right, his right hand raised.
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Nikopolis, Epirus was founded as a "free" Greek city after the battle of Actium, 31 B.C. It grew very quickly into a big city, its population of Greek citizens gathered by force from twenty cities of Aetolia, Acarnania and Epirus, also Corinth, and even Italy. Instantly Nikopolis became a pole of attraction for the Mediterranean area, because of citizen's connections throughout the region, its excellent location, three ports, and the Aktia (games held every five years).