Nicopolis ad Istrum - Zeus





Province Moesia Inferior
City Nicopolis ad Istrum
Size (mm) 25
Weight (g) 9.42
Die Axis 180
Tariff 4 assaria
Governor Statius Longinus
Ob. Leg. M OPEL DIADOV-MENIANOC K
Ob. Desc. Bare headed draped and curiassed bust right
Meaning Marcus Opellius Diadumenianus, Caesar
Rev. Leg. VΠ CTA ΛONΓINOVNIKOΠOΛITΩN ΠPOC IC
Rev. Desc. Zeus, nude, stg. facing l., with sceptre in his l. and proffering patera in his r. hand
Meaning Consular legate Statius Longinus , (Governor) of the residents of Nikopolis on the (river) Istrus– Honouring the father god of the city
References; Collection; Moushmov 1328, Pick, AMNG I, 1, p. 465, no. 1831
Notes: The two most popular poses for Zeus are seated in majesty and standing with thunderbolt in ready. This example uses a patera instead of a thunderbolt and may be interpreted as more religious in significance