Provincials: Nikopolis ad Istrum
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 14. Septimius Severus, HrHJ (2020) 8.14.45.01 corr.Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 26, 11.28g, 26.43mm, 27߰
struck under governor Aurelius Gallus
obv. AVT L CEPTI - CEVHROC P
Bust, cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. VPA AVR.GALLOV - N - IKOPOLEITWN / PROC ICTRO
City-Goddess, in long double chiton and mantle, wearing mural crown, stg. frontal, head
l., resting with raised l. hand on long sceptre and holding in extended r. hand small Nike
stg. r.. crowning her with wreath; at her feet left river-god leaning r., resting with r. elbow
on vase from which water flows and holding l. hand over his head
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2020) No. 8.14.45.1. corr. (same dies, but writes" mountain god
leaning r." but the vase, however, clearly shows that it is a river god!)
very rare, F+, black patina, some corrosionJochen
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 14. Septimius Severus, HrHJ (2018) 8.14.30.01 #2 (plate coin)Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 17, 2.59g, 17.96mm, 180°
obv. AV K L C - CEVHROC
laureate head r.
rev. NIKOPOL - PROC I
Harpokrates, nude, stg. l., cornucopiae in l. arm, holding r. hand before his
mouth
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.14.30.1 (plate coin)
F+, brown patina
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 14. Septimius Severus, HrHJ (2018) 8.14.07.02 #1 (plate coin)Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 27, 11.98g, 27.04mm, 180°
struck under governor Aurelius Gallus
obv. AV.K.L.CEP. - CEVHROC P
laureate head r.
rev. VP AV GALLOV - NIKOPOLITW / PROC I.
Apollo (or Bonus Eventus?), nude, laureate, stg. frontal, head l., holding in lowered l. hand laurel
twig and in extended r. hand patera over burning garlanded altar
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1290 var. (like ex. #2, Paris, but without chlamys)
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.14.7.2 (plate coin)
VF, black patina with encrustations
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 14. Septimius Severus, HrHJ (2018) 8.14.01.51 var. (plate coin)Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 19, 3.54g, 19.10mm, 0°
obv. AV K L - CEVHROC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOLITWN PROC I.
Eagle with closed wings stg. l. on short rod, head with wreath in beak turned r.
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1411 (2 ex., Gotha, trade)
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) 8.14.1.51 var. (plate coin)
VF, nice glossy green patina
From Forum Ancient Coins, thanks!
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 18. Caracalla, HrHJ (2018) 8.18.16.05 (plate coin)Caracalla, AD 198-217
AE - AE 16, 2.96g, 16.38, 135°
obv. AV KM AV - ANTWNIN
bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOLI - PROC ICTR
winged Eros with crossed legs standing l., holding flammed torch in raised r. hand, l. hand
behind back
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1591, pl. XVI, 5, same rev. die (1 ex., Bukarest)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 2929 var. (cites AMNG 1591 but has AV KM A)
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.18.16.5 (plate coin)
rare, about VF, black patina
This reverse shows that these small winged boys are not the Thanatos!Jochen
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 18. Caracalla, HrHJ (2018) 8.18.09.02 (plate coin)Caracalla AD 198-217
AE 27, 12.7g, 26.99mm, 45°
struck under governor Aurelius Gallus
obv. AV.K.M.AVRHLI - ANTWNINOC
bust, draped and cuirassed, seen from behind, laureate, r.
rev. VP AVR GALLOV - NIKO - POLITWN / PROC ICTR
Nike stg. l., leaning with l. ellbow on small column, holding long palm in her l. hand and wreath in lowered r. hand.
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1545 (2 ex., Paris, Vaillant)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 3080
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.18.9.2 (plate coin)
rare, about VF
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Already Pick has suggested an I behind AVRHL.
One of the nicest Victory attitudes, a bit lascivious and reminding of Aphrodite.
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 10. Commodus, HrHJ (2018) 8.10.48.02 corr.Commodus, AD 177-192
AE 17, 3.42mm
obv. AVT K - AI KOMODOC
laureate head r.
rev. NIKOPOLEITWN PROC ICTRO
Crescent with 3 stars
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.10.48.2 corr. (writes 4 stars)
scarce, F+Jochen
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 25. Diadumenian, HrHJ (2018) 8.25.13.04 (plate coin)Diadumenian, AD 217-218
AE 28, 12.99g, 27.72mm, 45°
struck under governor Statius Longinus
obv. KM OPPEL ANTWN DIADOVMENIANOC
bust draped, seen from behind, bare-headed, r.
rev. [VP CTATIOV] LONGI - NOV NIKOPOLITWN / PROC IC
Artemis as huntress advancing r., holding bow and drawing arrow from
quiver over r. shoulder; at her l. foot the hound leaping r.
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1844 (1 ex., Gotha)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 3718 var. (has ANTWN)
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.25.13.4 (plate coin)
about VF+, glossy mid-dark green patina, strong bust of Diadumenian
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In her character as sister of Apollo, Artemis is like her brother armed with a bow, quiver, and arrows, and sends plague and death to men and animals. As Apollo was not only a destructive god, but also averted the evils which it was in his power to inflict, so Artemis at the same time cured and alleviated the sufferings of mortals.Jochen
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 25. Diadumenian, HrHJ (2018) 8.25.13.03 (plate coin)Diadumenian, AD 217-218
AE 26, 13.08g, 25.98mm, 225°
struck under governor Statius Longinus
obv. KM OPEL DIADOV - MENIANOC K (OV ligate)
bust, draped and cuirassed, seen from behind, bare-headed, r.
rev. VP CTA LONGINOV NIKOPOLITWN PROC I / CTRW
Artemis as huntress advancing r., holding bow and drawing arrow from
quiver over r. shoulder; at her l. foot the hound leaping r.
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1843 (1 ex., Berlin)
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov No. (2018) 8.25.13.3 (plate coin)
good F
The state of this coin is not as good as my similar coin AMNG 1844, but the attitude of Artemis is much more dramatical! Jochen
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 25. Diadumenian, HrHJ (2018) 8.25.39.02 (plate coin)Diadumenian AD 217-218
AE 26, 11.59g, 26.35mm, 45°
struck under governor Statius Longinus
obv. [M OP]EL ANTWN DIADOVMENIANOC
bust, draped, seen from front, bare-headed, r.
rev. [VP CTAT]IOV L - ON - GI - OV(sic!) - NIKOPOLITWN
in l. and r. field PR - OC
in ex. [ICTRW]
Liberalitas in long garment and mantle, diademed, stg. l., holding in l. arm cornucopiae r. and in extended r. hand counting
board
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1863 (5 ex.)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 3779
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.25.39.2 (plate coin)
scarce, about VF, light roughness
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 25. Diadumenian, HrHJ (2018) 8.25.22.02 (plate coin)Diadumenian, AD 217-218
AE 26, 10.25g, 26.18mm, 15°
struck under governor Marcus Claudius Agrippa
obv. KM OPPEL ANTONIN DIADOVMENIANOC
Bust, draped, seen from behind, bare-headed, r.
rev. VP AGRIPPA - NIKOPOLITW[N PR] / OC ICTR
Snake, decorated with knobs, erected in two elaborate coils, head, radiate and with
nimbus, r., with dots aound
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1823 (3 ex., Berlin, Wien, Mous. Theup. 1909)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 3660 var. (different bust!)
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.25.22.2 (plate coin)
very rare, about VF, interesting style of the snake!
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The snake will be Glykon.Jochen
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 26. Elagabal, HrHJ (2018) 8.26.54.08 #1 (plate coin)Elagabal, AD 218-222
AE 25, 10.68g, 25.22mm, 180°
struck under governor Novius Rufus
obv. AV K M AVR - ANTONINOC (C squared!)
bust, cuirassed, radiate, r.
rev. N / IKOPO / LITWN / PROC I / CTRON
in 5 lines inside laurel wreath
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 2013 var. (has bust draped and cuirassd)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 3846 var. (cites AMNG 2013)
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.26.54.8 (plate coin)
d) BMC 68
Rare; EF+, nice black patina
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Youthful portrait of Elagabal, the nicest I've ever seen! Shows clearly the bisexual nature of this young emperor.Jochen
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 26. Elagabal, HrHJ (2018) 8.26.08.03 (plate coin)Elagabal, AD 218-222
AE 27, 12.09g, 26.87mm, 180°
struck under governor Novius Rufus
obv. AVT K M AVP - ANTWNINOC
bust, draped and cuirassed, seen from front, laureate, r.
rev. VP NOB ROVFOV NIKOPO[LITWN] PROC ICTPON
Dionysos stg. l., resting with raised l. hand on ribboned thyrsos l. and pouring wine from kantharos in extended r. hand
ref. a) AMNG I/1, [1931] var. (2 ex., Mandl, Sofia, but have ANTWNEIOC)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 4105 (rev. from same die)
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.26.8.3 (plate coin)
about VF
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 26. Elagabal, HrHJ (2018) 8.26.04.10 #1 (plate coin)Elagabal, AD 218-222
AE 26, 10.63g, 25.64mm, 0°
struck under governor Novius Rufus
obv. AVT K M AVPH - ANTWNEINOC
bust, draped and cuirassed, seen from behind, laureate, r.
rev. VP NOBIOV ROYFOV NIKOPOLITWN / PROC ICT
Athena standing l., feeding from patera in extended r. hand Erichthonios snake which coils around olive tree; behind her the shield
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1921 corr. (1 ex., Sofia)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 3906
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.26.4.10 (plate coin)
rare (R5), good VF, nice green patina.
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For more information look at the thread 'Coins of mythological interest'Jochen
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 26. Elagabal, HrHJ (2018) 8.26.22.17 (plate coin)Elagabal, AD 218-222
AE 27, 11.74g, 26.71mm, 180°
struck under governor Novius Rufus
obv. [AVT K] M AVR - ANTWNEINOC
laureate head r.
rev. VP NOBIOV ROVFOV - NIKOPOLITWN
in exergue: dot PROC IC dot (PR ligate)
in field l. one below the other TR / ON
Snake, in artful knot, lowering head r. to small round altar with three cakes (only two
visible!)
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) Varbanov (engl.) 4069 (same dies, writes in error ' altar l.')
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.26.22.17 (plate coin)
very rare, VF, nice emerald-green patina
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Borrowed from the cult images of Pautalia (Pat Lawrence)Jochen
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 26. Elagabal, HrHJ (2018) 8.26.54.04 #1 (plate coin)Elagabal, AD 218-222
AE 24, 8.97g, 24.45mm, 180°
struck under governor Novius Rufus
obv. AV K M AVR - ANT[WNINOC]
bust, cuirassed with scale armour, radiate, r.
rev. VP / NOBIOV / ROYFOV / NIKOPO / LITWN P / ROC ICT / RON
in 7 lines, laurel wreath around
ref. a) not in AMNG:
rev. AMNG I/1, 2010
obv. not found in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.26.54.4 (plate coin)
d) SNG Cop. 285 var. (Pat Lawrence)
about VF, brown patina
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Double die match with my coin Elagabal Nikopolis AMNG I, 2010 (#2),
and the obv. is a die match with my Elagabal Nikopolis AMNG I, 2013!Jochen
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 22. Geta, HrHJ (2018) 8.22.07.01 corr. #1 (plate coin)Geta as Caesar, AD 198-209
AE 26, 11.38g, 26.03mm, 135°
struck under governor Aurelius Gallus
obv. L CEPTIMI GETAC KAICAR
bust, draped only, seen from front, bare-headed, r.
rev. VP A[VR GALL]OV NEIKOPOLITWN PROC IC
Apollo, naked, laureate, stg. r., with crossed legs, r. hand with arrow raised
behind, l. hand rested on tree before him; at the tree a lizard creeping upwards
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1654 (1 ex., Löbbecke)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 3268 var. (cites AMNG 1654 but has OLIT PROC IC!)
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.22.7.1 corr. (plate coin, writes "draped and cuirassed")
scarce, about VF, nice green patina
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The depiction of Apollon Sauroktonos, a famous statue of Praxiteles, is known from a description by Pliny the Elder. The original is lost but we have 2 copies in the Vatican Museum and the Louvre. on these copies the r. hand is not raised. The statue in the Cleveland Museum of arts, acquired in 2004, is discussed.
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 36. Gordian III, HrHJ (2018) 8.36.10.01 (plate coin)Gordian III, AD 238-244
AE 28, 13.43g, 27.54mm, 180°
struck under governor Sabinius Modestus
obv. AUT K M ANTN - GORDIANOC AUG
bust, laureate, cuirassed, with Gorgoneion on breast plate and Aegis with
erected snakeheads on l. shoulder
rev. YP CAB MODECTOY NIKOPOLEITWN PROC ICTRON
Nude Hermes, Kerykeion in r. Hand and purse in l. hand, standing l., r. foot on
rock
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 2056, pl. XVI, 23 (rev. same die)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 4204
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.36.10.1 (plate coin)
EF/good VF, exceptional, very rare bust variant, nice glossy-green patina
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Hermes, known as herald of the gods, was originally a stone deity, from 'herma', a stone heap as boundary or landmark, known from pre-historic times in Crete and other Greek regions.
For more information look at the thread 'Coins of mythological interest'Jochen
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 23. Macrinus, HrHJ (2018) 8.23.21.03 (plate coin)Macrinus ,AD 217-218
AE 27, 12.1g, 26.51mm, 135°
struck under governor Marcus Claudius Agrippa
obv. AV K OPPEL CE - VH MAKRINOC
bust with breastplate with gorgoneion, laureate r., Aegis with snakes on l. shoulder
rev. VP AGRIPPA NIKOPOLITWN PROC IC / TRW
Hygieia, draped, with drapery over l. arm, stg. r., holding patera in l. hand, feeding snake holding in r. arm
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1694
b) Varbanov (engl.) 1694 var. (cites AMNG 1694 but has MAKREINOC)
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.23.21.3 (plate coin)
d) BMC 41 (Curtis Clay)
VF, deep black-green patina
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 23. Macrinus, HrHJ (2018) 8.23.35.04Macrinus, AD 217-218
AE - AE 26, 12.2g, 26.15mm, 135°
struck under governor Statius Longinus
obv. [AVT K]M OPPELI CEV. - MAKREINOC [AVG]
laureate head r.
rev. VP C - TATI LONGIOV(sic!) - NIKOPOLITWN PROC / ICTRW
Nemesis, draped, standing l., holding scales and sceptre, l. to her feet a wheel
ref. a) not in AMNG
rev. AMNG I/1, 1769 (depiction)
AMNG I/1, 1777 var. (legend, without break)
obv. AMNG I/1, 1777
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.23.35.4
nice EF, choice portrait, nice green-brown patina
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I think, it is not a sceptre in her l. hand, but a pertica, a measuring stick, to assign the fate to the men.Jochen
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 23. Macrinus, HrHJ (2018) 8.23.11.02 #1 (plate coin)Macrinus, AD 217-218
AE 26, 10.16g, 26.19mm, 225°
struck under governor Statius Longinus
obv. AVT K OPELL - CEV MAKREINOC
bust, cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. VP CTA LONGINOV NIKOPOLITWN PROC / ICTPON
Ares, with Corinthian helmet, stg. l., resting r. hand on shield set on ground,
holding reversed spear in l. hand
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1742
b) Varbanov (engl.) 3507
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.23.11.2 (plate coin)
scarce (R5), about VF
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 23. Macrinus, HrHJ (2018) 8.23.10.15 (plate coin)Macrinus AD 217-218
AE26, 12.52g, 26.45mm, 0°
struck under governor Statius Longinus
obv. [AVT KM] OPEL CEV - MAKREINOC AV
laureate head r.
rev. VP CTA LONGINOV NIKOPOLITWN PR / OC I
Hermes, naked except drapery over l. shoulder, standing l., holding Kerykeion
and purse
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1752 (2 ex., Gotha, Rollin)
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.23.10.15 (plate coin)
about EF, exceptional strong portraitJochen
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 18. Caracalla, HrHJ (2020) 8.18.52.05 var. (rev. only)Caracalla as Caesar, AD 195-198
AE 18, 3.05g, 18.03mm, 30°
obv. [M] AV KAI - ANTWN[NO] (read from outwards)
bare head r.
rev. NIKOPOLIT PROC ICT
Basket with 2 handles on the side and a large carrying handle
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1511, pl. XX, 36 (1 ex., Paris)
b) not in Varbanov
c) not in Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2020):
rev. cf. No. 8.18.52.5 var. (has NIKOPOLI)
obv. e.g. No.8.18.8.52.9 (same die)
F+, dark green patina
pedigree:
ex Hirsch 226, 2003, lot 1920
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 00. pseudo-autonomous, HrHJ (2020) 8.0.54.01 #2AE 16, 2.44g, 16.21x13,71mm, 225°
struck 2nd-3rd cent. AD
obv. Bust of Nike as City-Goddess, winged, wearing mural crown, earring hanging down to neck, palm branch over l. shoulder, draped, r.
rev. PROC I / . / CTRON
legend in 2 lines, central dot
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.0.54.1 (same dies)
rare, about Vf, brown patinaJochen
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 00. pseudo-autonomous, HrHJ (2020) 8.0.38.01 uniquePseudo-autonomous coinage, 2nd-3rd century
AE 16, 2.43g, 15.94mm, 135°
obv. [NEIKO]- POL[EITW - N]
Laureate head of Apollo r.
rev. PROC I - CTRON
Cornucopiae
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018):
rev. No. 8.0.47.- (not listed)
obv. No. 8.0.8.1 (same die)
unpublished
very rare (unique), F+, dark green patina
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 10. Commodus, HrHJ (2020) 8.10.09.04 (rev. only)Commodus, AD 177-192
AE 19, 5.00g, 19.17mm, 180°
obv. M ANTWNEIN-OC KOMODOC
Bust, cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. NEIKOPOL - PR-OC ICTRON
Nike advancing r., holding palm branch over l. shoulder and in raised r. hand wreath
ref. a) not in AMNG:
cf. AMNG I/, 1237 (for the type only)
b) not in Varbanov
c) not in Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2020):
rev. no. 8.10.9.4 (same die)
obv. e.g. No. 8.10.7.4 corr. (same die, writes AVTWNEINO - C)
unpublished
VF, dark green patina
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 14. Septimius Severus, HrHJ (2018) 8.14.34.03Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 28, 11.86g, 27.75mm, 180°
struck under governor Ovinius Tertullus
obv. AV.K.L.C. - CEVHROC
laureate head r.
rev. VPA.OOVI.TERTVLLOV.NIKOPOLIT. / .PROC I
Emperor (Severus), in military cloak, laureate, stg. l., resting with raised l. hand on sceptre and holding in extended
r. hand small Nike holding wreath
ref. a) not in AMNG:
rev. AMNG I/1, 1281 var. (has OOV)
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.14.34.3 (same dies)
F+, dark green patinaJochen
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 14. Septimius Severus, HrHJ (2018) 8.14.04.11 (plate coin)Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 17, 2.27g, 16.89mm, 225°
obv. AV KAI L CE - CEVHROC
laureate head r.
rev. NIKOPOLIT - PROC ICTR
Athena in long double chiton, helmeted, stg. l., resting with raised l. hand on spear ad holding in extended r. hand
patera
ref. a) not in AMNG:
cf. AMNG I/1, 1362 (has AV KAI CE)
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
cf. #2400 (= AMNG 1362)
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.14.4.11 (this coin)
F+, dark green patina, some incrustations
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 14. Septimius Severus, HrHJ (2018) 8.14.09.22 (plate coin)Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 18, 2.69g, 18.48mm, 20°
obv. AV KAI CE - CEVHROC
laureate head r.
rev. NIKOPOLIT - PR - OC ICTR
Nike in long double chiton tip-toed advancing l., holding in l. arm palm branch and in extended r. hand wreath
ref. a) not in AMNG:
rev. AMNG I/1, 1369 (depiction)
AMNG I/1, 1372 (legend)
obv. AMNG I/1, 1370
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.14.9.22 (this coin)
F+, dirty grey-green patina, slightly rough Jochen
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 17. Julia Domna, HrHJ (2018) 8.17.48.02 (plate coin) Iulia Domna, AD 193-211
AE 18, 3.02g, 17.99mm, 0°
obv. IOVLIA - [DOMNA CE]
Bust, draped, r.
rev. NIKOPOLITWN PROC ICT.
Crescent with a 6-pointed star in the cavity
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.17.48.2 (this coin)
scarce, F+, obv. excentrically struckJochen
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 17. Julia Domna, HrHJ (2021) 8.17.48.05 corr.Iulia Domna, AD 193-211
AE 19, 3.45g, 19.32mm, 30°
obv. IOVL DOM - CEBACT
Bust, draped, r.
rev. NIKOPOLIT PROC ICTRON
8-pointed star
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1488 var. (has CEBACTH, but I think this is questionable)
b) Varbanov 2849 (for the type only)
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2021) No. 8.17.48.5 corr. (sme dies, writes "IOVL
DOM - NA CEB)
F+, black-brown patina, somewhat roughJochen
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 26. Elagabal, HrHJ (2018) 8.26.47.- #2Elagabal,, AD 218-222
AE 17, 3.18g, 17.29mm, 0°
obv. AV K M AVR - ANTWNINO[C]
Bust, draped and cuirassed, seen from behind, r.
rev. NIKOPOLITWN PR - OC IC(TR)WN (TR ligate)
Tropaion, consisting of helmet, cuirass and 2 shields; at base two sitting
captives; on the l. side Nike stg. r., writing with r. hand on shield holding in l.
hand, on the r. side emperor in short military cloak and boots, stg. l., r. hand
raising to tropaion and holding spear in l. hand.
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.26.47.- #2
was listed in error under Caracalla!
rare, about VF, black green patina
The rev. is known from coins of Macrinus (AMNG 1711) and Diadumenian (AMNG 1822) too. It seems to be the same tropaion which is found on the famous types showing the procession with the quadriga from Severus, Macrinus and Diadumenian.Jochen
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 10. Commodus, HrHJ (2020) 8.10.38.12 #2Commodus, AD 177-192
AE 24, 8.35g, 24.26mm, 270°
obv. M ANTWNEIN-OC KOMODOC
Bust, cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. NEIKOPOLEIT-WN PROC IC
Tyche stg. frontal, head l., holding in l. arm cornucopiae and in extended r. hand rudder
ref. a) not in AMG
b) not in Varbanov
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2020) No. 8.10.38.12 #2
F/F+, dark green patina, cleaning traces
#1 has only 21.97mm and 90°Jochen
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 25. Diadumenian, HrHJ (2018) 8.25.36.21 #2Diadumenian, AD 217-218
AE 16, 2.94g, 16.06mm, 0°
obv. K M OPPEL - ANTWNINOC
Bare head r.
rev. NIKOPOLI - TWN PROC
Homonoia in long garment and mantle, stg. l., holding in l. arm cornucopiae and in extended r. hand
patera.
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1878 (1 ex., Bukarest)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 3603
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.25.36.21
F+, black green patinaJochen
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 00. pseudo-autonomous, HrHJ (2020) 8.0.08.01 (plate coin)AE 15, 2.14g, 14.41mm, 180°
struck 2nd/3rd century AD
obv. NEIKO - [POLEITW] - N (from upper left, 1st O as thick dot)
Youthful head of Apollo r.
rev. PRO[C I]CTRON (from upper right)
Bunch of vine-grapes hanging down from twig
ref. a) not in AMNG:
obv. AMNG I/1, 1218, pl. III, 19, same die (1 ex., Imhoof)
rev. AMNG I/1, 1217, pl. III, 18 (1 ex., Berlin)
b) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No.8.0.8.1 (plate coin)
very rare, VF, blue-green patina
Pick: The head is surely unbearded, and seems to be female due to the hair-do. It can't be
attributed for sure but possibly it is the head of Nike who must have played the role of an eponyme
goddess of Nikopolis.
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, x Fantasy coin, Annius Verus(?), HrHJ (2023) 8.- Annius Verus(?), AD 160-161
AE 20, 7.36g, 20.12mm, 0°
Obv.: AV KAICAR – OVHROC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
Rev.: NIKOPOLITWN PROC I
Bunch of grapes
Ref.: Fantasy coin of an "artist" in Plovdiv
SS, schwarzgrüne Patina
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 06. Antoninus Pius, HrHJ (2020) 8.6.13.02 (rev. only)Antoninus Pius, AD 138-161
AE 20, 6.55g, 19.60g, 180°
obv. AVT AI ADRI(sic!) - ANTWNEINO
Bare head r.
rev. NEIKOPO - LEITWN
Artemis Huntress stg. r., holding bow in extended l. hans and drawing with r. hand arrow
from quiver over r. shoulder
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1222 var. (has ADRIA and ANTWNEINOC)
b) Varbanov 2118 var. (= AMNG 1222)
c) not in Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2020):
rev. 8.6.13.2 (same die)
obv. e.g. 8.6.3.1 (same die)
very rare, F+, dark green patina
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 06. Antoninus Pius, HrHJ (2018) 8.06.07.01 (plate coin)Antoninus Pius, AD 138-161
AE 20, 5.85g, 20.28mm, 180°
struck under governor M. Antonius Zenon, c. AD 145 (Pick)
obv. AVT AI ADRIA - ANTWNEINOC
bare head r.
rev. HGE ZHNWNOC - NEIKOPOL (odd K)
Apollo Sauroktonos stg. l., leaning with l. hand on tree on which lizard is
climbing up, r. hand at hip.
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1225 var. (head laureate, 1 Ex., Gotha)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 2111 var. (laureate)
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.6.7.1 (plate coin)
d) RPC online temp no. 4328
Rare, about VF, black patina, some roughness
added to www.wildwinds.com
This is the earliest and most elegant depiction of the Praxiteles statue which is described by Pliny the Elder in his Natural History 34.69-70, but without an arrow on this type. Pick: 'May be that there is a lizard creeping up the tree.' Here the lizard could be seen clearly.Jochen
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 06. Antoninus Pius, HrHJ (2018) 8.6.35.1 (plate coin)Antoninus Pius, AD 138-161
AE 18, 6.4g
struck under governor Antonius Zeno
obv. AVT AI ADRI - ANTWNEINO
Bare head r.
rev. HGE ZHNWNO - C NEIKOPOLEI
Nemesis in long garment, stg. facing, head l., resting with r. arm on on narrow column and
drawing with l. hand garment from l. shoulder
ref. a) not in AMNG
cf. AMNG I/1, 1227 (has ADRIA and 'laureate head r.')
b) not in Varbanov (engl.):
cf. #2112 (= AMNG 1227)
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.6.35.1 (plate coin)
possibly unpublished
very rare, F+/F, black green patina
Jekov suggests this coin as doubtful.
Lost in the mail!Jochen
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 06. Antoninus Pius, HrHJ (2018) 8.6.52.01 (plate coin)Antoninus Pius, AD 138-161
AE 15, 3.52g, 15.36mm, 15°
obv. AVT AI ADR - ANTWNEIN
laureate head r.
rev. NEIKOPo - LEITWN
Volute krater
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) Varbanov (engl.) 2122
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.6.52.1 (plate coin)
scarce, S/S+, grey-green patina
According to Pat Lawrence this is volute krater, not a kantharos!Jochen
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 06. Antoninus Pius, HrHJ (2018) 8.6.32.01Antoninus Pius, AD 138-161
AE 26, 10.59g, 210°
obv. AVT T AI ADRIAN - ANTWNEINOC
laureate head r.
rev. NEIKOPOLEITWN / PROC ICTRON
River god, nude to hips, leaning l., holding in extended r. hand long reed over r. shoulder and resting
with l. arm on overturned vase from water flows; in ex. 3 fishes
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1220
b) Varbanov (engl.) 2133
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.6.32.1
scarce, dark green patina, some traces of smoothing
pedigree:
ex CNG Electronic Auction 329, Lot 24
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 06. Antoninus Pius, HrHJ (2018) 8.6.08.04 (rev. only)Antoninus Pius, AD 138-161
AE 18, 2.68g, 17.61mm, 180°
obv. AVT AI ADRI - ANTWNEIN
Bare head r.
rev. NEIKOPO - LEITWN
Bunch of grapes
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov
c) not in Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018):
rev. No. 8.6.8.4 (outer coin, same die)
obv. e.g. No. 8.6.8.5 (same die)
F+, brown patina
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 06. Antoninus Pius, HrHJ (2018) 8.06.05.- unpublishedAntoninus Pius, AD 138-161
AE 20, 4.43g, 20.12mm, 210°
struck under governor M. Antonius Zeno
obv. AVT AI ADRI ANTWNEINOC
Bare head r.
rev. HGE ZHNWNOC NEIKOPOLEI
Demeter, in long garment and mantle, unveiled, stg. frontal, head l., resting with raised l. hand on long
Burning torch and holding in lowered r. hand poppy and grain ear
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov
c) not in Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018):
rev. no Demeter listed for Antoninus Pius
obv. e.g. No. 8.6.30.1 (same die)
unpublished
extremely rare (unique?), VF, dark green patina
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 06. Antoninus Pius, HrHJ (2020) 8.6.13.01Antoninus Pius, AD 138-161
AE 20, 4.47g, 20.23mm, 180°
struck under governor M. Antonius Zeno
obv. AVT AI ADRIA - ANTWNEIN
Bare head r.
rev. HGE ZHNWNOC - NEIKOPOLEIT
Artemis in short hunting cloak and wesring boots, stg. frontal, head r., holding in extended l. hand bow and drawing with r. hand arrow from quiver over r. shoulder
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov:
cf. #2114 (for the type only)
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2020) No. 8.6.13.1
rare, F+, black brown patina
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 06. Antoninius Pius, HrHJ (2020) 8.6.09.- unpublishedAntoninius Pius, AD 138-166
AE 18, 3.22g, 17.77mm, 195°
obv. [AVT AI ADRIA?] - ANTWNEINOC
Bare head r.
rev. NEIKO - [POLEITWN] (from upper right)
Dionysos, nude, stg. frontal, head l., resting with raised l. hand on thyrsos and holding in
extended r. hand bunch of grapes
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov
c) not in Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2020):
rev. Dionysos with grapes not listed
obv, cf. No. 8.6.13.2
unpublished
extremely rare, F, corroded
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 08. Antoninus Pius, HrHJ (2020) 8.8.52.01 (rev)Antoninus Pius, AD 138-161
AE 16, 2.69g, 16.97mm, 180°
obv. AVT AI ADRI - ANTWNEIN
Laureate head r.
rev. NEIKOPo - LEITWN
Volute krater
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) Varbanov 2122 var. (bare head r.)
c) not in Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2020):
rev. No. 8.6.52.1 (has obv. "bare head r.")
obv. not yet listed
F+/VF, dark green patina
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 06. Antoninus Pius (HrHJ (2021) 8.6.04.01Antoninus Pius, AD 138-161
AE 20, 7.12g, 19.84mm, 180°
struck under governor M. Antonius Zeno
obv. AVT AI ADRIA – ANTWNEINOC
Bare head r.
rev.: HGE ZHNWNO NEIKOPOLEI
Athena in long girded double chiton, helmeted, stg. frontal, head l., holding in lowered
l. hand shield set on ground, and resting with raised r. hand on spear
Ref.: a) AMNG I/1, 1226 (1 ex., Paris)
b) Varbanov 2113 var. (has ZHNWNOC)
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2021) No. 8.6.4.1
scarce, VF
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 06. Antoninus Pius_HrHJ (2021) 8.6.08.01Antoninus Pius, AD 138-161
AE 17, 3.22g, 16.81mm, 180°
obv. AVT AI ADR - ANTWNEIN
Bare head r.
rev. NEIKOP - OLEITWN
Dionysos, nude, stg. frontal, head l., resting with raised l. had on ribboned thyrsos and holding with extended r. hand kantaros over
panther, std. l., head turned r.
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1223 (1 ex., Bukarest)
b) Varbanov 2121
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2021) No. 8.6.8.1
VF, dark green patinaJochen
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 06. Antoninus Pius, HrHJ (2018) 8.6.08.05 (plate coin)Antoninus Pius, AD 138-161
AE 16, 2.49g, 16.15mm, 180°
obv. AVT AI ADRI - ANTWNEIN
bare head r.
rev. NEIKOPO - LEITWN
Bunch of grapes
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) Varbanov (engl.) 2119
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.6.8.5 (plate coin)
Scarce, F+, dark green patinaJochen
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 06. Antoninus Pius, HrHJ (2018) 8.6.09.01 (plate coin)Antoninus Pius, AD 138-161
AE 34(!), 22.11g, 33.81mm, 345°
obv. AVT AI ADRIA - ANTWNEINOC
laureate head r.
rev. NEIKOPO - LEITWN - PROC ICTRW
Nike in long garment and open wings stg. r., r. foot set on helmet(?), writing with r. hand on shield hold
with l. hand on garlanded stele
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1219, pl. XVI, 14 (1 ex., Copenhagen)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 2129
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.6.9.1 (plate coin)
Extremely rare (R9), about VF/F+, black green patina, flan damage on rev.
From the seller: "This coin strikes me as somewhat odd. First, it seems that the face of the obverse die was slightly different than the face of the obverse die. The next characteristic is that I believe the planchet is an imperial sestertius."
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 06. Antoninus Pius, HrHJ (2018) 8.6.13.03 (plate coin)Antoninus Pius, AD 138-161
AE 21, 6.75g, 21.05mm, 210°
obv. AVT AI ADRIA - ANTWNEIN
Bare head r.
rev. NEIKOPO - LIITWN
Artemis in short chiton and wearing boots, stg. l., holding bow in outstretched l.
hand and drawing arrow from quiver over r. shoulder.
ref. a) not in AMNG:
rev. AMNG I/1, 1222
obv. AMNG I/1, 1223 (Dionysos)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 2118 (obv. legend unsure)
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.6.13.3 (plate coin)
rare, F+, dark green patina
The E in LEITWN is partially blocked so that it looked like LIITWN. The same die flaw is seen on the pic in Varbanov.Jochen
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 06. Antoninus Pius, HrHJ (2018) 8.6.07.04Antoninus Pius, AD 138-161
AE 20, 5.75g, 20.12mm, 225°
obv. [AVT AI ADRIA] - ANTWNEINOC
bare head r.
rev. [NEIKOPO] - LEITWN
Apollo Sauroktonos, nude, stg. r., leaning with l. hand on tree on which lizard is creeping
upwards, r. hand at hip but without an arrow
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) Varbanov (engl.) 2116
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.6.7.4
d) not in RPC online
very rare, F+, green patina
Nice lizard, Apollo without an arrowJochen
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 18. Caracalla, HrHJ (2018) 8.18.48.16 var.Caracalla as Caesar, AD 196-198
AE 16, 3.09g, 15.81mm, 45°
obv. M AV K - ANT[WNINOC]
Bare head, draped and cuirassed, r.
rev. NIKOPOLITWN [PROC] ICT
crescent with 5 stars in the concavity
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.18.48.16 var.
scarce, VF, black-green glossy patina
There are types with 1 star, 2 stars, 3 stars, 4 stars and even 8 stars (Varbanov 2964) known for Nikopolis, but none with 5 stars. So I think that this is a new type!
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 18. Caracalla, HrHJ (2018) 8.18.34.10 (plate coin)Caracalla, AD 198-217
AE 25, 10.55g, 25.29, 0°
struck under governor Aurelius Gallus
obv. AVT KM AVR - ANTWNEINOC
laureate head r.
rev. VPA AVR GALL[OV NIKOPOLITW] / PROC ICTR
Emperor on horse leaping r., r. hand raised, beneath the horses's forelegs a
barbar, wearing pointed cap, kneeling r., raising r. hand for mercy.
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) cf. Varbanov (engl.) 3078 (has bust draped and cuirassed)
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.18.34.10 (plate coin)
rare (R5), VF, black-green patina
The rev. copies an older stock group, f.e. the stele of Dexileos c.394 BC (Pat Lawrence)Jochen
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 18. Caracalla, HrHJ (2018) 8.18.10.23 (plate coin)Caracalla as Caesar, AD 196-198
AE 18, 1.97g, 17.47g, 30°
obv. M AVR K[A] - ANT[WNINOC]
Bust, draped, bare-headed, r.
rev. NIKOPOLIT PROC ICT
Cock, stg. r., attacking serpent erecting l.
ref. a) not in AMNG
rev. AMNG I/1, 1416 (for Severus)
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.18.10.23 (plate coin)
d) 1 ex. in CNG electronic auction 109, lot 84
extremely rare (R9), F/F+
This motive appears too on a coin of Appolonia Pontica. Its meaning is absolutely unclear.
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 18. Caracalla, HrHJ (2018) 8.18.07.09 (plate coin)Caracalla as Caesar, AD 196-198
AE 17, 3.02g, 17.28mm, 210°
obv. M AVR KAI - ANTWNIN.
Youthful bare head r.
rev. NIKOPOLIT - PROC ICTR
Nude Apollo (or Bonus Eventus?), stg. l., holding patera and branch
ref. a) cf. AMNG I/1 1491 (has ANTWNINOC and ICTRW)
b) cf. Varbanov (engl.) 2968 (= AMNG 1491)
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.18.7.9 (plate coin)
about VF, dark green patinaJochen
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 18. Caracalla, HrHJ (2018) 8.18.27.02 (plate coin)Caracalla as Caesar, AD 196-198
AE 18, 2.64g, 17.94mm, 210°
obv. [M].AV.K.A. - ANTWNIN
Bust, draped and cuirassed, bare-headed, r.
rev. NIKOPOLITWN PROC IC
Head of Helios, radiate, r.; whip over l. shoulder
ref. a) not in AMNG:
AMNG I/1, 1492 (has M AV KAI and only PROC I; whip not mentioned)
b) not in Varbanov (engl.): cites AMNG 1492, but has a different obv. legend
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.18.27.2 (plate coin)
scarce (R5), about F+
It seems that there are two different issues: with and without whip!Jochen
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 18. Caracalla, HrHJ (2018) 8.18.10.13 (plate coin)Caracalla as Caesar, AD 196-198
AE 16, 1.92g, 16.02mm, 30°
obv. M AVR KA - ANTWNNO (read from outside)
Bare head, r.
rev. NIKOPOLI - T POC(sic!) ICTR
Hermes , nude, stg. l., holding kerykeion in l. arm and purse in r. hand
ref. a) not in AMNG:
rev. AMNG I/1, 1493 (depiction)
obv. f.e. AMNG I/1, 1515 (for star)
b) cf. Varbanov (engl.) 2955 (= AMNG 1493)
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.18.10.13 (plate coin)
about VF/F+, black-green patina
This coin has 2 legend errors: ANTWNNOC and POC ICTR!Jochen
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 18. Caracalla, HrHJ (2018) 8.18.08.06 (plate coin)Caracalla a Caesar, AD 196-198
AE 17, 2.37g, 16.96mm, 30°
obv. M AV KA - ANTWNIN
Bust, draped and cuirassed, bare-headed, r.
rev. NIKOPOLI - PROC IC
Dionysos, nude, stg. half left, resting with l. hand on thyrsos with pine-cones on both ends and pouring
from kantharos in r. hand
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1497 var. (has PROC I)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 2928 var. (= AMNG 1497, has M AVR KAI)
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.18.8.6 (plate coin)
about VF, dark green patinaJochen
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 18. Caracalla, HrHJ (2018) 8.18.53.01 (plate coin)Caracalla as Caesar, AD 196-198
AE 17, 2.78g, 16.72mm, 180°
obv. M AV [KAI] - ANTWNNOC(sic!)
Youthful bust, draped and cuirassed, bare-headed, r.
rev. NIKOP - OLIT PROC ICTR
grazing cow(?) l.
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1503, pl. XX, 3 (2 ex., Berlin, Sestini)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 2950
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.18.53.1 (plate coin)
F+/about VF, black-green patina
pedigree:
ex. CCE
note: Revers legend unusually beginning in ex.
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 18. Caracalla, HrHJ (2018) 8.18.47.15 (plate coin)Caracalla as Caesar, AD 196-197
AE 19, 3.09g, 16.81mm, 225°
obv. M AV K - ANTWNIN - oc
Bare head of young Caracalla, r.
rev. NIKOPOLITWN PROC I
Tripod, central foot entwined by snake
ref. a) AMNG cf. 1507 (only rev., same as Septimius Severus AMNG 1424; obv. not listed)
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.18.47.15 (plate coin)
rare, VFJochen
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 18. Caracalla, HrHJ (2018) 8.18.52.09 (plate coin)Caracalla as Caesar, AD 196-198
AE 15, 2.66g, 15.28mm, 225°
obv. M AV KAI - ANTWNIN[..] (letters upside-down!)
bust, draped, bare-headed, r.
rev. NIKOPOLIT PROC ICTR
Basket with handle, filled with fruits, on each side hanging a grape
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1511 (1 ex., Paris)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 2947 var. (cites AMNG 1511 but has AV KM AVRHLI)
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.18.52.9 (plate coin)
very rare, F+/VF
The same rev. is known from a type of Septimius Severus, AMNG 1430. Interesting obv. legend!Jochen
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 18. Caracalla, HrHJ (2018) 8.18.48.06 (plate coin)Caracalla as Caesar, AD 196-198
AE 18, 2.16g, 17.56mm, 30°
obv. [M AV K] - ANTWNIN
Youthful bust, draped and cuirassed, bare-headed, r.
rev. NIKOPOLITWN P[ROC I]CT
Crescent with one eight-pointed clumsy star in the cavity
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1614 (2 ex., Linz, Wien)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 2983 var.
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov No. (2018) 8.18.48.6 (plate coin, but writes AV KM A!)
rare, about VF/F+, dark green patina, nice portrait
Pick writes PROC I[C?], but actually it is PROC ICT!Jochen
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 18. Caracalla, HrHJ (2018) 8.18.07.01Caracalla, AD 198-217
AE 27, 10.8g, 27.09mm, 225°
struck under governor Ovinius Tertullus
obv. AV.K.M.AVR. - ANTWNINOC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, seen from behind, laureate, r.
rev. VPA OOVI TERTVLLOV NIKOPOLITWN PROC I
Apollo Sauroktonos, nude, stg. r. with crossed legs, resting with l. arm on tree-stump on which lizard is
crawling upwards, holding in lowered r. hand laurel-branch
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1518 var. (has PROC... in ex and only OOV)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 3224 var. (= AMNG 1815)
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.18.7.1 (same dies)
very rare, VF, glossy dark green patina Jochen
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 18. Caracalla, HrHJ (2018) 8.18.04.01 (plate coin)Caracalla, AD 198-217
AE 27, 11.8g, 26.70mm, 225°
struck under governor Ovinius Tertullus
obv. AV.K.M.AVR. - ANTWNINOC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, seen from behind, laureate, r.
rev. VPA OOV TERTV - LLOV NIKOPOLI / PROC IC
Athena, in long chiton and wearing Corinthian helmet, stg. r., holding in raised
r. hand vertical spear entwined by a snake in 2 coils r. and resting with l. hand on shield
set on small column.
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1519 (2 ex., Bukarest, Löbbecke)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 3107 var. (cites AMNG 1519, but has laureate head r.)
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.18.4.1 (plate coin)
good FJochen
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 18. Caracalla, HrHJ (2018) 8.18.09.12 (plate coin)Caracalla, AD 198-217
AE 28, 13.09g, 27.80mm, 30°
struck under governor Aurelius Gallus
obv. AV.K.M.AV. - ANTWNINOC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. VPA AUR GALLOV NIKOPOLIT. / PROC ICTRO
Nike, winged, in slow biga advancing r., holding reins in r. hand and in raised l.
hand wreath and Palm branch.
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1546 var. (1 ex., Rollin, wreath not mentioned)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 3093 var. (has ICTRW in ex.)
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.18.9.12 (plate coin)
rare (R6), nice dark green patina
Pedigree:
ex coll. Pete BurbulesJochen
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 18. Caracalla, HrHJ (2018) 8.18.32.04 (plate coin)Caracalla, AD 198-217
AE 25, 9.72g, 25.28, 45°
struck under governor Aurelius Gallus
obv. AV K.M.AVR. - ANTWNINOC
Youthful bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. VP AVR GALLOV - NIKOPOLIT PROC IC
Rivergod, nude to hips, leaning l., resting with l. elbow on urn from which
water flows in several waves l.; holding reed in raised r. hand
ref. a) not in AMNG:
rev. AMNG I/1, 1553
obv. AMNG I/1, 1552
b) Varbanov (engl.) 3054 var. (has laureate head l., this is obv. #3072)
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.18.32.4 (plate coin)
scarce, flan flaw on l. rev. field, otherwise about VF
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 18. Caracalla, HrHJ (2018) 8.18.03.03 (plate coin)Caracalla, AD 198-217
AE 28, 11.95g, 28.37mm, 45°
struck under governor Flavius Ulpianus
obv. AV KM AVR - ANTWNINOC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. VP [FL O]VLPIAN - NIKOPOLI / PROC I
Hera, in long garment and veil over head and arms, stg. frontal and looking l., resting with raised l. hand
on scepter and holding patera in extended r. hand
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1566 (2 ex., Schmidt, Sestini)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 3133
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.18.3.3 (plate coin)
F+, dark green glossy patina
Rev. legend looks like NINOPOLI!Jochen
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 18. Caracalla, HrHJ (2018) 8.18.04.09 (plate coin)Caracalla, AD 198-217
AE 27, 12.12g, 27.10mm, 225°
struck under governor Flavius Ulpianus
obv. AV K M AVR - ANTWNIN[OC]
laureate head r.
rev. V FL OVLPIAN - NIKOPOLI / PROC I
Athena, helmeted, wearing peplos over long chiton, standing facing, head r.,
holding transversed spear in r. hand and leaning with r. hand on shield set on
small column.
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1568 (1 ex., München)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 3128 (obv. from same die, but cites in error AMNG 1568 under #3129)
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.18.4.9 (plate coin)
Scarce, F+/about VF, nice green patina
Jochen
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 18. Caracalla, HrHJ (2018) 8.18.32.06 (plate coin)Caracalla, AD 198-217
AE 27, 10.43g, 27.04mm, 30°
struck under governor Flavius Ulpianus
obv. AV K M AVR - ANTWNINOC
Bust, with sideburns, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. V FL OVLPIAN NIKOPOLIT PROC IC
Youthful river-god, wearing himation, nude to waist, leaning l., holding waterplant
in raised r. hand and resting with l. arm on overturned vessel from which water
is flowing l.
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1575 corr., pl. XVII, 33 (1 ex., Paris)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 3157
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.18.32.6 (plate coin)
very rare (R7), VF, as found!
Pick writes: River-god bearded. But here and on his pic as well I can't see a beard!
Jochen
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 18. Caracalla, HrHJ (2018) 8.18.35.08 #1 (plate coin)Caracalla, AD 198-217
AE 28, 11.74g, 27.66mm, 30°
struck under governor Flavius Ulpianus
obv. AV KM AVR - ANTWNINOC
laureate head r.
rev. V FL OVLPIAN - NIKOPOLI P / .ROC I
Nemesis, in long garment and mantle, stg. l., holding goad in l. arm and scales in r.
hand; wheel at feet
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1576 var. (ligate PR not mentioned)
b) Varbanov 3248 var. (= AMNG 1577)
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.18.35.8 (plate coin)
about VF, dark green patina
Pick writes NIKOPOLIN, but the last N looks like P.Jochen
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 18. Caracalla, HrHJ (2018) 8.18.06.06 (plate coin)Caracalla, AD 198-217
AE 17, 3.08g, 16.38mm, 210°
obv. [AV] KM A - ANTWNIN
Bust, draped and cuirassed with scale armor, laureate, r
rev. NIKOPOL - PROC [IC]
Bust of Serapis, draped and wearing kalathos, r.
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1589 (only 1 ex., London, under Elagabal!)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 2918 var. (different obv. legend, doesn't mention AMNG!)
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.18.6.6 (plate coin)
rare, about VF, nice green patina, struck on irregular flan
I have never seen such a small coin with scale armor!
Jochen
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 18. Caracalla, HrHJ (2018) 8.18.21.04 (plate coin)Caracalla, AD 198-217
AE 16, 2.82g, 16.16mm, 90°
obv. AV KM AVRH - ANTWNINOC
laureate head r.
rev. NIKOPOLITWN PROC [I]
Telesphoros, in hooded cloak, stg. facing
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1593 (1 Ex., Vienna; Eckhel, Mionnet, Arneth all under Elqagabal in error)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 2991
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.18.21.4 (plate coin)
rare, about VF, brown patina
Pick: The coin - very well preserved - belongs certainly to CaracallaJochen
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 18. Caracalla, HrHJ (2018) 8.18.36.18 corr. (plate coin)Caracalla, AD 198-217
AE 17, 3.10g, 17.37mm, 30°
obv. AV KM AV - ANTWNIN
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. NIIKOP[O]L(sic!) - PIOC I
Homonoia in long garment and with mantle, stg.l., holding cornucopiae in l. arm and patera in extended r.
hand
ref. a) not in AMNG:
rev. cf. AMNG I/1, 1595 (for type)
obv. AMNG I/1, 1594 (Herakles)
c) not in Varbanov
d) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.18.36.18 corr. (plate coin, writes NIKO, insted of NIIKO)
F+, dark green patina
Legend error NIIKOPOL! Often NIIKOPOL is a badly cut NEIKOPOL. But NEIKOPOL is not known in Caracalla's small coins!Jochen
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 18. Caracalla, HrHJ (2018) 8.18.36.14 #2Caracalla, AD 198-217
AE 17, 3.40g, 16.69mm, 225°
obv. [AV KEC] - ANTWN
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOLI - PROC ICTR (retrograde)
Homonoia stg. l., holding cornucopiae in l. arm and patera in r. hand
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1597 (1 ex., Wien)
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.18.36.14
scarce, some corrosion
Pedigree:
ex J.P.Righetti coll. of Moesia, inventory #10152 Jochen
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 18. Caracalla, HrHJ (2018) 8.18.36.14 #1 (plate coin)Caracalla, AD 198-217
AE 17, 2.63g, 17.29mm, 210°
obv. [AV KEC] - ANTWN
Bust, draped and cuirassed, seen from behind, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOLI - PROC ICTR (from lower r. counterclockwise)
Homonoia in long garment and mantle, stg. l., holding cornucopiae in l. arm and in
extended r. hand patera
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1597 (1 ex., Wien)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 2931 corr. (cites AMNG 1597 but lists wrong obv. legend)
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.18.36.14 (plate coin)
scarce, F, dark green patinaJochen
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 18. Caracalla, HrHJ (2018) 8.18.47.14 (plate coin)Caracalla, AD 198-217
AE 16, 2.44g, 16.06mm, 210°
obv. M AV [KAI] - ANTWNINOC
legend upside-down, beginning at 8 o'clock and running clockwise
Bust, draped and cuirassed, seen from front, laureate, r.
rev. [NIKO]POLIT PROC ICTR
Tripod, central leg entwined by snake in 2 coils r., head r.
ref. a) not in AMNG:
rev. AMNG I/1, 1604
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.18.47.14 (plate coin)
rare, F+, brown patina, slightly rough
Jochen
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 26. Elagabal, HrHJ (2018) 8.26.14.12 (plate coin)Elagabal, AD 198-217
AE 17, 3.20g, 16.99mm, 150°
obv. AVT M AVR - ANTWNINOC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPO - LITWN P (from upper left counterclockwise, retrograde)
Club of Herakles upright
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1608 (1 ex., Berlin, under Elagabal)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 2977 (cites AMNG 1608)
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.26.14.12 (plate coin)
about VF, dark green patina
Pick writes to this coin: Because of the crude style of this coin it is uncertain wether the face of Carcalla or that of Elagabalus is meant; but the former is more probable, because the type occurs under Severus and because on the coins of Elagabalus the addition PROC I(CTRON) otherwise never is lacking.
Now I think Pick's attribution of this coin to Caracalla is not correct. It should be better listed under Elagabal:
(1) The portrait is not so crude that we see that it better resembles Caracalla than Elagabal.
(2) Behind LITWN here is clearly a P, the first letter of PROC. So the last of Pick's argument
goes astray.
(3) Varbanov's attribution is not reliable because he tooks it from Pick.
Therefore I think it is Elagabal and an unpublished type.Jochen
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 18. Caracalla, HrHJ (2018) 8.18.52.05 #1 (plate coin)Caracalla, AD 198-217
AE 18, 2.83g, 17.77x15.51mm, 30°
obv. A KE M - [ANTWNIN]
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. [NI]KOPOLI . PROC ICT.
Basket with fruits
ref. a) not in AMNG:
rev. cf. AMNG I/1, 1609 (for the type)
obv. AMNG I/1, 1609 var. (#3, Paris, unter Geta)
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.18.52.5 (plate coin)
very rare, F+/F, green patina, flan excentric
Thanks to Curtis Clay for the obv. legend.
Jochen
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 18. Caracalla, HrHJ (2018) 8.18.07.05 #1 (plate coin)Caracalla, AD 198-217
AE 26, 9.06g, 25.87g, 195°
struck under governor Aurelius Gallus
obv. AV K.M.AV - ANTWNINOC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, seen from behind, laureate, r.
rev. VP AV.GALLOV - NIKOPOLITWN / .PROC I.
Apollo (Bonus Eventus?), nude, stg. l., holding branch in lowered l. hand and in outstretched r. hand
patera over burning altar
ref. a) not in AMNG:
rev. AMNG I/1, [1540]
obv. AMNG I/1, 1539
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.18.7.5 (plate coin)
rare (R6), F+, dark green patina
The same rev. from same die is known for Geta too, HrHJ (2015) 8.22.7.3 (AMNG 1655)
Jochen
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 18. Caracalla, HrHJ (2018) 8.18.54.02Caracalla AD 198-217
AE 27, 11.5g, 26.77mm, 45°
struck 218(?)
obv. AV KM AVR - ANTWNINOC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. EVTV / XWC TOIC / KVRIOIC / NIKOPOL / PROC I
legend in 5 lines all within laurel wreath
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) Varbanov (engl.) 2911
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No.8.18.54.2 (same dies)
rare (R5), about VF
The term 'kyrios' is used mainly in the sacral area (see 'kyrie eleison') and appears only rarely on coins. Here 'kyriois' refers not to gods but to the emperors Septimius Severus and Caracalla. The inscription is a congratulation of the city of Nikopolis to the rulers on the occasion of the elevation of Caracalla to Augustus (AMNG p.346). This type is known for Septimius and Geta too.Jochen
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 18. Caracalla, HrHJ (2018) 8.18.07.05 #2 (plate coin)Caracalla, AD 198-217
AE 27, 12.70g, 27.36mm, 195°
struck under governor Aurelius Gallus
obv. AV.K.M.AV. - ANTWN[INOC]
Bust, draped and cuirassed, seen from behind, laureate, r.
rev. VP AV.GALLOV - NIKOPOLITWN (WN ligate)
in ex. .PROC I.
Apollo, nude, stg. l., holding branch in lowered l. hand and patera in extended r. hand over burning altar
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.18.7.5 (plate coin)
rare (R6), F+, blackgreen patina , roughness on r. side of rev.Jochen
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, X barbaric imitation, 26. Elagabal, HrHJ (2020) 8(?).26(?).48.01 (plate coin)Elagabal(?), AD 198-217
AE 16, 1.80g, 16.26mm, 0°
obv. AVT K M AVR ANTONINO (or ANTWNINO?)
laureate head r.
rev. NIKOPOLITON(sic!) PROC ICTRON (beginning at 10h)
Crescent, 2 5-pointed stars over the cavity
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8(?).26(?).48.1 (plate coin)
very rare, F+
The portrait, the legend error and the unusual beginning of the rev. legend, suggest that this is a barbarian imitation.
It could well be Elagabal. But I tend to Caracalla.
Jochen
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 18. Caracalla, HrHJ (2018) 8.18.16.02 (plate coin)Caracalla as Caesar, AD 196-198
AE 16, 2.7g, 16.40mm, 30°
obv. M AV K - ANTWNIN
Youthfull bust, draped and cuirassed, seen from behind, bare-headed, r.
rev. NI[KOPOLI] - PROC IC
Eros, nude, chubby-faced, wings spread, stg. r. with crossed legs, leaning on
inversed burning torch set on garlanded altar; head propped in both hands.
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.18.16.2 (plate coin)
rare, about VF
Eros - exhausted by his hard nightly works - seems to sleep!
Jochen
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 18. Caracalla, HrHJ (2018) 8.18.54.06 (plate coin)Caracalla, AD 198-217
AE 17, 2.66g, 16.91mm, 15°
obv. AV K M A - ANTWNIN
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. NIKO / POLI / PROC I
legend in 3 lines in laurel wreath
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.14.54.6 (plate coin)
scarce, about VF, dark green patinaJochen
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 20. Caracalla&Geta, HrHJ (2018) 8.20.01.01Caracalla & Geta, 198-201
AE 25, 10.64g, 25.45g, 225°
struck under governor Ovinius Tertullus
obv. AV.K.M.AVR.ANTWNINOC.K.L.CEP / KAI GETAC
Confronting busts of Caracalla, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r., and Geta, draped, bare-headed, l.
rev. VPA OOV TERTOVLLOV NIKOPOLI PROC I
Zeus in himation stg. frontal, head l., resting with raised l. hand on sceptre and holding in outstretched r.
hand patera; at his feet the eagle stg. l. and looking up to him
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1622 (2 ex., Bukarest, London)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 3168 corr. (citing AMNG 1622 but writes in error 'Zeus enthroned l.')
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.20.1.1
very rare (R7), F+/about VF, deep black-green patina, slightly roughJochen
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 20. Caracalla & Geta, HrHJ (2018) 8.20.34.01Caracalla & Geta as Caesar, AD 198-201
AE 26, 9.87g, 25.5mm, 225°
struck under governor Ovinius Tertullus
obv. AV.K.M.AVR.ANTONINOC.K.L.CEP. / .KAI GETAC (small c above G)
Busts of Caracalla, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r., and Geta, draped, bare-headed, l.
rev. VPA OOV TERTVLLOV.NIKOPOLIT[WN] / [PROC I]
Emperor (Severus), bearded, in military cloak and with boots, stg. frontal, looking l., resting with raised l.
hand on spear and holding in extended r. hand small Nike
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1624 (1 ex., München)
b) Varbanov 3167 (R9)
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.20.34.1 corr.
Extremely rare (R9), F+, porous
Pedigree:
ex coll. Tom Cederlind
From Forum Ancient Coins, thanks!
Small c above G of GETAC not mentioned. At No. 8.20.32.1 Pick writes: "The small c naturally belongs to KAIC". So on this coin Geta has the titel KAICAR twice: (1) As K in K L CEP, and (2) as KAIC below the busts.
Pick writes "in ex. PROC I". But here and on the depicted coin in HrHJ (2018) the ex. seems to be outside the flan.
One of the rarest coins of Nikopolis. HrHJ (2018) does know of only 1 ex. of this type. So it was called R10. Now this 2nd ex. turned up and the rarity has to be reduced to R9. And BTW It's the only coin of Nikopolis depicting the entire Severan family on one coin!
Jochen
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 18. Caracalla, HrHJ (2018) 8.18.14.04 (plate coin)Caracalla, AD 198-217
AE 27, 10.74g, 26.62mm, 195°
struck under governor Ovinius Tertullus
obv. AV KM AVR - ANTWNINOC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, seen from behind, laureate, r.
rev. VPA OOV TERTVL - [LOV NIK]OPOLI PRO / C ICT
Herakles, bearded, nude, stg. r. in the attitude of Farnese, r. hand behind back, holding in l. hand lion's
skin and club set on heap of stones
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.18.14.4 (plate coin)
scarce, F+, brown patina, slighty rough
Jochen
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 18. Caracalla, HrHJ (2018) 8.18.10.22 (plate coin)Caracalla, AD 198-217
AE 15, 2.31g, 15.42mm, 330°
obv.. [A]V K M [AVR] - [AN]TWNIN[OC]
laureate head r.
rev. NIK[OPOLIT] - [PROC] ICTR
Hermes, nude, stg. l., holding kerykeion in l. arm and purse in extended r. hand; at his
feet the cock
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.18.10.22 (plate coin)
extremely rare, S, nice green patina
The rev. is known from Severus too: HrHJ (2018) 8.14.10.28.Jochen
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 26. Elagabal, HrHJ (2018) 8.26.08.20 (plate coin)Caracalla, AD 198-217
AE 16, 3.06g, 15.81mm, 180°
obv. [AV KM A]VR - ANT[WN]INOC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPO - LITWN PROC.
Bunch of grapes
ref. a) not in AMNG I/1, 2036 (1 ex., Gotha)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 3799
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.18.8.20 (plate coin)
F, strippedJochen
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