Watch List notes:

BITHYNIA. Nicaea. Domitian, 81-96. Assarion (Orichalcum, 20 mm, 6.50 g, 7 h). AYT ΔΟΜΙΤΙΑΝΣ KAIΣAP ΣE[B ΓΕΡ] Laureate head of Domitian to right. Rev. TON KTIΣ NEIKAIEIΣ ΠPΩT ΠON KAI B Herakles standing right, leaning on club and lion skin. RPC II 642. SNG von Aulock 7015. Rare. Very fine.


From the Ktistes Collection.

The reverse legend translates as 'The Nicaeans honor the founder (of) the first (city) of Pontos and Bithynia'.