Nicopolis ad Istrum - Hera





Province Moesia Inferior
City Nicopolis ad Istrum
Size (mm) 28
Weight (g) 15.38
Die Axis 180
Tariff 4 assaria
Governor Statius Longinus
Ob. Leg. K M OPEL ANTWNI DIADOVMENIANOC
Ob. Desc. Bare headed and draped bust right – seen from behind
Meaning Caesar, Marcus Opellius Antonius Diadumenianus
Rev. Leg. VΠ CTATIOV ΛONΓINOV NIKOΠOΛITΩN ΠPOC ICTP
Rev. Desc. Hera standing, holding patera and sceptre
Meaning Consular legate Statius Longinus , (Governor) of the residents of Nikopolis on the (river) Istrus
References; Collection; Moushmov 1360; SNG Cop 280, AMNG 1834v
Notes: Hera (or the Roman version - Juno) was the queen of the gods and is most commonly associated with marriage - which is ironic considering she was married to Zeus. She is also associated with a jealous nature and vengeance (poor Heracles) though she could be generous if the mood was on her. The month of June may have been named after her.