Nicopolis ad Istrum - Demeter





Province Moesia Inferior
City Nicopolis ad Istrum
Size (mm) 26
Weight (g) 9.23
Die Axis 0
Tariff 4 assaria
Governor Statius Longinus
Ob. Leg. M OPPEL ANTWNI DIADOVMENIANOC K
Ob. Desc. Bare headed, draped and cuirassed bust right
Meaning Marcus Opellius Diadumenianus, Caesar
Rev. Leg. VΠ CTA ΛONΓINOV NIKOΠOΛITΩN ΠPOC
Rev. Desc. Demeter standing left holding serpent entwined staff in right hand and holding corn ears over opening cista with left hand; cista opening from the right.
Meaning Consular legate Statius Longinus , (Governor) of the residents of Nikopolis on the (river) Istrus – Honouring the city goddess who keeps the citizens safe and brings grain
References; Collection; AMNG 1836;
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