Nicopolis ad Istrum - Apollo





Province Moesia Inferior
City Nicopolis ad Istrum
Size (mm) 26
Weight (g) 11.87
Die Axis 0
Tariff 4 assaria
Governor Statius Longinus
Ob. Leg. M OPEL DIADOVMENIANOC K
Ob. Desc. Bare headed, draped and cuirassed bust right
Meaning Marcus Opellius Diadumenianus, Caesar
Rev. Leg. VΠ CTA ΛONΓINOV NIKOΠOΛITΩN ΠP/OC IC
Rev. Desc. Apollo standing left in contrapasto, holding bow at left shoulder, chlamys over l. arm and patera in right hand
Meaning Consular legate Statius Longinus , (Governor) of the residents of Nikopolis on the (river) Istrus
References; CNG sale 60 May 22nd, 2002, Lot number: 1181 (illustrated with permission); AMNG 1839; SNG Copenhagen - (private collection – USA)
Notes: O & V on obverse legend ligate