Bithynia, Nikomedia, Severus Alexander, Rec. Gen. 316
Severus Alexander AD 222-235
AE 19, 4.98g
obv. M AVR ALEZANDROC AVG
bust, draped, radiate, r.
rev. NIKOMHD - EWN DIC NEO / KORWN (MH and both WN ligate)
Leda, with wreath, half dressed, with raised r. hand, stg. frontal, head turned 
r. to a swan, standing with opened wings l., and pulling with beak her 
garment, which she holds tight.
Rec. Gen. I/3, 557, 316, pl. 96, 22
very rare (3 ex. known), EF, nice deep-green patina (the most beautiful spec.!)

Contributed by Hans-Joachim, October, 2006.