Nicopolis ad Istrum - Staff of Aeskeilpus





Province Moesia Inferior
City Nicopolis ad Istrum
Size (mm) -
Weight (g) 12.8
Die Axis 180
Tariff 4 assaria
Governor Marcus Claudius Agrippa
Ob. Leg. M OPELLIO ANTWNEINO C K
Ob. Desc. Bare headed, draped and cuirassed bust right – seen from behind
Meaning Marcus Opellius Antoninus, Caesar
Rev. Leg. VΠ AΓPIΠΠA NIKOΠOΛITΩN ΠPOC ICT
Rev. Desc. Aesklepios' serpent entwined staff
Meaning Consular legate Agrippa, (Governor) of the residents of Nikopolis on the (river) Istrus – Good health
References; Künker Auction 115, No 645, (illustrated with permission); AMNG 1824;
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