Provincials: Nikopolis ad Istrum
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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, X countermark, HrHJ (2018) 8(?)...1 cf.Host coin not identifiable
AE 26, 7.87g, 26.3mm
obv. not identifiable
c/m incus delta-shaped, Howgego 782
rev. not identifiable
c/m NIKO incus, Howgego 553
ref. Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8(?)...1 cf.
From Forum Ancient Coins, thanks!
All coins with c/m Delta have c/m NIKO too, a strong evidence that these two were applicated at the same time.Jochen
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, X countermark, 36. Gordian III, HrHJ (2020) 8.36.01.12Gordian III, AD 238-244
AE 28, 12.55g, 27.97mm, 0°
struck under governor Sabinius Modestus
obv. AVT K M ANT G-ORDIANOC [AVG]
Bust, draped and cuirassed, seen from behind, laureate, r.
Under chin countermark Δ in circular incus (Howgego 782)
rev. [VP CA]B MODECTOV NIKOPOLEITWN PROC IC / [T]RON (WN and PR ligate)
Eagle with open wings on thunderbolt standing frontal, head with wreath in beak turned r.
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 2103 (2 ex., Neapel, Sofia)
b) Varbanov 4193
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2020) No. 8.36.1.12 (same dies).
coll. Hoeft
Usually the coins with the countermark Δ on one side carry on the other side the countermark NIKO (Howgego 553). This is the first coin I know that carries only Δ..
The fact that here the counterstamp was applied to a coin which is not yet worn out speaks for Howogego's assumption that "it may be that the coins were not worn when they were countermarked, but that the countermark allowed the coins to circulate until they were worn. Since the type of a countermark was recessed into the coin it remained visibile long after the original type of the coin had been worn flat." (Howgego, p.11)
Prof.Jekov has mailed me that it is Odessos in Thrace.Jochen
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, X countermark, 21. Plautilla, HrHJ (2018) 8(?)...5 (plate coin)AE 26, 7.20g, 26.16mm, 0°
obv. [...] PLA[...] - [...]
Bust, draped, r.; hair bound in bun
rev. [.....]
Nike advancing l. with palmbranch and wreath (Thanks to Pekka)
2 countermarks: NIKO (Howgego 553) and Delta (Howgego 782)
ref. Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8(?)...5 (plate coin)
Rare (R5)
Delta and NIKO as usual. But a new host coin: Because of the hairdo the bust looks like Plautilla.
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, X countermark, 14. Septimius Severus, HrHJ (2021) 8.(?)... (neu)Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 24, 6.53g, 24.47mm, 30°
struck under governor?
obv. [.....] - [.....]
Laureate head r.
in the neck incus with Delta (c/m Howgego 782)
rev. [........]
Female deity in long garment stg. frontal, head l., holding in l. arm cornucopiae
and in extended r. hand rudder(?)
on the l. side from top to bottom NIK[O] (c/m Howgego 553)
ref. Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2021) No. 8(?)...new
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, X countermark, 14. Septimius Severus, HrHJ (2018) 8(?)...5/6 Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 28, 13.12g, 28.19mm, 30°
struck under governor Pollenius Auspex
obv. [AV KAI] CEP. - CEV[HROC PER]
laureate head r.
rev. [VPA] PO[L A]VCPIK[OC NIKOPOLI PROC ICTR.]
Eagle with closed wings on thunderbolt stg. l., head r.
above c/m incus NIKO (ethnic, Howgego #553)
below c/m delta-shaped incus (value, Howgego 782)
ref. (only for underlying coin!):
a) AMNG I/1, 1262 (1 ex., Wien)
b) not in Varbanov
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.14.1.25
No.8(?)...5/6 (for countermarked coin)
very rare, F+
One of the few coins where the underlying coin could be determined!
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, X countermark, 14. Septimius Severus, HrHJ (2018) 8(?)...4 (plate coin)Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 27, 10.31g, 27.34mm, 180°
struck under governor Pollenius Auspex
obv. [AV KAI LOV] CEPT. - [CEVHROC PER]
laureate head r.
beneath chin c/m delta-shaped incus (value, Howgego 782)
rev. [VPA POL AVCPIKO]C NIKOPOLIT / [PROC ICTR]
Asklepiad Triad (Asklepios, Hygieia, between them Telesphoros) stg. frontal
on the r. side from bottom to top c/m incus NIK (ethnic, not in Howgego, cf. #553
= NIKO)
ref. (only for underlying coin!):
a) AMNG I/1, 1256
b) Varbanov (engl.) 2788
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.14.21.1
No. 8(?)...4 (for countermarked coin, plate coin)
very rare
One of the few coins where the underlying coin could be determined!
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, X countermark, 14. Septimius Severus, HrHJ (2018) 8(?)...2 (plate coin)Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 26, 5.9g
obv. [.....] CEP - C[.....]
laureate head r.
beneath chin c/m delta-shaped incus (Howgego 782)
rev. [.....]
Male(?) figure stg. frontal, l. hand raised
in l. field c/m NIKO (Howgego 553)
ref. Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8(?)....2 (plate coin)
rare (R5)
The N of NIKO is a bit different. Here it looks serpent-shaped with rounded angles.
The underlying type is Septimius Severus. The rev. shows a standing male(?) figure, possibly the emperor.Jochen
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, X countermark, 10. Commodus, HrHJ (2020) 8(?)...1 cf.Commodus, AD 177-192
AE 28, 11.00g
struck under governor Caecilius Servilianus
obv. [AVT KAI MAR AVRH KOMODOC]
Laureate head r.
rev. [.....] KAIKI - CERBIL[....]
Hygieia, stg.r., feeding snake in r. arm from patera in l. hand, and Asklepios,stg. l., resting
with r. arm on snake staff
ref. (only for the underlying coin!):
a) not in AMNG:
cf. AMNG I/1, 1234 (for the type only)
b) not in Varbanov:
cf. 2144 (for the type only)
c) cf. Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (202ß) 8.10.12.4
on rev. NIKO (c/m Howgego 553)
on obv. Delta (c/m Howgego 782)
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, X brockage, 26. Elagabal, HrHJ (2018) 8.26.34'.01 (plate coin)Elagabal, AD 218-222
AE 26, 12.83g, 26.45mm
struck under governor Novius Rufus
obv. AV - T K M AVR - ANTWNEINOC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, seen from behind, radiate, r.
rev. revers incus of obverse
ref. Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.26.34'.1 (plate coin)
extremely rare (R9), F+
From Forum Ancient Coins, thanks!
This obv. is from the same die as No. 8.26.38.4 (Tyche). I couldn't find any other!
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, X brockage, 23. Macrinus, HrHJ (2018) 8.23.34'.01 (plate coin) Macrinus, AD 217-218
AE 26, 10.38g, 25.89mm
struck under Marcus Claudius Agrippa
obv. [AV K] OPPEL CE - [VH MAKREINOC]
laureate head r.
rev. reverse incus of obv.
ref. e.g. Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.23.34'.1 (this coin)
extremely rare (R9)
From Forum Ancient Coins, thanks!Jochen
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, X brockage, 14. Septimius Severus, HrHJ (2018) 8.14.34'.01 (plate coin)Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 16, 2.85g, 15.9mm
obv. AV K L C - CEVHROC
laureate head r.
rev. mirrored incus of obv.
ref. Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.14.34'.1 (plate coin)
extremely rare (R9), VF
From Forum Ancient Coins, thanks!
A so-called brockage.Jochen
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, X barbaric imitation, 33. Severus Alexander, HrHJ (2020) 8.32.54.01 (plate coin)Severus Alexander, AD 222-235
AE 18, 2.09g, 14.66-17.61mm, 150°
obv. [IMP C M AVR SEV - ALE]XAND AVG
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. NI / KOPOL / ITW[N] P / ROC / ICT
Legend in 5 lines in dotted circle
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.32.54.1 (plate coin)
rev. Macrinus HrHJ (2018) No. 8.23.54.3-4
obv. Deultum, Severus Alexander
extremely rare, F, dark green patina
A remarkable coin:
(1) rev. undoubtedly from Nikopolis
(2) obv. undoubtedly Severus Alexander (who never has struck coins in Nikopolis!)
(3) but Severus Alexander has not issued coins in Nikopolis
(4) rev. Greek legend, obv. Latin legend
(5) Latin legends occur only in Deultum (for Moesia)
So this is a hybrid of an obv. from Deultum and a rev. from Nikopolis, an ancient imitation!Jochen
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, X barbaric imitation, 26. Elagabal, HrHJ (2021) 8(?).26(?).08.- Elagabal, AD 218-222
AE 18, 4.59g, 12.13mm, 180°
obv. AVT K M AVR ANTWNINO
Laureate head r.
rev. NIKOPOLITWN PROC ICT (from upper right)
Bunch of grapes with tendrils
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov
c) not in Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2021):
cf. No. 8(?).26(?).8.1
F+, sand patina
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, X barbaric imitation, 26. Elagabal, HrHJ (2020) 8(?).26(?).48.03 (plate coin)Elagabal, AD 218-222
AE 18, 3.49g, 18.3mm, 225°
'barbaric' imitation
obv. AV K M AVR - [.....]
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. Pseudo legend with dots
Crescent with 1 star
ref. not in Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018):
obv. cf. No. 8.26.48.1
rare, F+, dark green patina
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, X barbaric imitation, 26. Elagabal, HrHJ (2020) 8(?).26(?).48.02 (plate coin)Elagabal, AD 218-222
AE 18, 2.79g, 17.89mm, 315°
obv. [AV K ]M AVR - ANTWNINO[C] (R retrograde)
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPO[L]ITWN PROC IC
Crescent with 3 stars in the cavity
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8(?).26(?).48.1 (this coin)
extremely rare, about VF, dark green patina
pedigree:
ex Gorny&Mosch auction 204, 3.5.12, Lot 2979
The style of the obv. resembles that of No. 8(?).26(?).14.1 (even with the retrograde R). So I could complete the obv. legend.
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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.
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, X barbaric imitation, 26. Elagabal, HrHJ (2020) 8(?).26(?).20.01 (plate coin)Elagabal, AD 218-222
AE 17, 2.87g, 16.84g, 315°
obv. AV KM AVR - ANTWNINOC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPO - LITWN (from lower right, counterclockwise)
staff of Asklepios, entwined by snake
ref.a) not in AMNG
cf. AMNG I/1, 2032 (for the type only)
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8(?).26(?).20.1
extremely rare (R9), F, glossy black patina
Looks like a so-called "barbarious" imitation. There is another "barbarious" staff of Asklepios, No. 8(?).26(?).20.2, but from different dies.
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, X barbaric imitation, 26. Elagabal, HrHJ (2020) 8(?).26(?).14.02 (plate coin)Elagabal, AD 218-222
AE 16, 3.63g,16.41mm, 210°
obv. AVT K M A[VR] - [ANTWNINOC]
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPO - [LI]TWN (from upper Right)
Club of Herakles(?)
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2010) No. 8(?).26(?).14.2
extremely rare, F+, black green patina
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, X barbaric imitation, 26. Elagabal, HrHJ (2020) 8(?).26(?).14.01 cf.Elagabal, AD 218-222
AE 17, 3.20g, 16.76mm, 150°
obv. AV K M AVR - AN[TWNINOC] (R retrograd)
Bust, draped and cuirrassed, laureate r.
rev. NIKOPO - LITWN P
(from lower right counterclockwise; read from inwards, both N retrograd)
Club of Herakles
ref. not in Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2020):
cf. No. 8(?').26(?).14,1 (for the type only)
rare, VF, dark green patina
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, X barbaric imitation, 26. Elagabal, HrHJ (2020) 8(?).26(?).14.01 (plate coin)Elagabal, AD 218-222
AE 19, 3.8g, 19.27mm, 330°
obv. AV KM AVR - [ANTWNINOC]
(somewhat blundered legend, R retrograde)
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPO - LITWN (from lower r. counterclockwise)
(blundered legend)
Club of Herakles, handle downwards
ref. Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8(?).26(?).14.1 (plate coin)
barbaric imitation, resembles HrJ No. 8.26.14.7
extremely rare (R9), about VF, black-brown patina
A so-called 'barbaric imitation'. May be evidence that provincial coins of Nikopolis have been used in a larger region?Jochen
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, X barbaric imitation, 26. Elagabal, HrHJ (2020) 8(?).26(?).08.01 (plate coin) Elagabal, AD 8-222
AE 16, 3.19g, 16.07mm, 0°
Av. [...] - ANTONINOC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
Rv. NIKOPOLITWN PROC (from lower right counterclockwise, some letters mirrored)
Bunch of grapes
Ref.: a) not in AMNG:
cf. AMNG I/1, 2036 (for the original type)
b) not in Varbanov:
cf. #3799 (for the original type)
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8(?).26(?).8.01 (this coin)
extremely rare, about VF, dark green patina
The seller had written Caracalla, but the rev. is known for Elagabal and the comical portrait too reminds rather of Elagabal than of Caracalla.
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, X barbaric imitation, 18. Caracalla, HrHJ (2020) 8(?)18(?).48.01 (plate coin)Caracalla as Caesar, AD 196-197
AE 16, 2.62g, 15.87mm, 165°
obv. [M AV KAI - AN]TWNIN
Bust, draped, bare-headed, r.
rev. NIKOP[OLITWN PR]OC IC.
Crescent with 1 star in the cavity
ref. Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2020) No. 8(?).18(?).48.1 (this coin)
very rare, F+, dark green patina
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, X barbaric imitation, 18. Caracalla, HrHJ (2020) 8(?).18(?).48.02Caracalla, AD 198-217
AE 16, 2.62g, 15.83mm, 180°
obv. AV[....]R - [...]NIOC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev, [...]NO - PRO POL[...]
Crescent with 3 stars: 1 star in the cvity, 2 stars on the horns
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov
c) not in Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov "020):
cf. No. 8(?).18(?).48.1
very rare, S+, dark green patina, flan damage at 7h (small hole)
I think because of the recognizable letters on the rev. it is most probable that NIKOPOL PROC is meant.
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, X barbaric imitation, 18. Caracalla, HrHJ (2020) 8(?).18(?).31.03 (plate coin)Caracalla, AD 198-217
AE 16, 2.10g, 16.08mm, 315°
obv. AV K CE - [.....]
Laureate head r.
rev. [.....] - PROC ICT
Kybele, in long garment, wearing mural crown (?), std. l. on lion, resting with l. arm on
tympanon and holding in extended r. hand patera(?)
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov
c) not in Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018)
Unpublished
rxtremely rare, F+, black patina, obv. a bit excentric
A very unusual coin. The depiction of Kybele (mural crown, extended r. hand), of the lion (shape, head) and the size ratio of Kybele to the lion speak strongly for an unofficial imitation.
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, X barbaric imitation, 18. Caracalla, HrHJ (2020) 8(?).18(?).10.01 (plate coin)Caracalla(?), AD 198-217
AE 16, 1.67g, 15.86mm, 45°
obv. [...] - [...].P.AVG
Laureate head r.
rev. NIKOPOLIT - PROC ICTR (L revers)
Hermes, nude, stg. l., holding in l. arm kerykeion and in extended r. hand purse, before
him the cock
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov
c) not in Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018):
ref. cf. No. 8.18.10.22 (for the type only)
probably unpublished
very rare
Usually the "barbaric" imitations from Nikopolis are from the time of the Severans. The obv. legend seems to be Latin because the end looks like AVG.
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 36. Gordian III_HrHJ (2023) 8.36.35.12 corr.Gordian III, AD 238-244
AE 26, 12.44g, 26.46mm, 0°
struck under governor Sabinius Modestus
Obv.: AVT K M ANTW - GORDIANOC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
Rev.: VP CAB MODECT(OV) - NIKOPOLET(WN) (PR)OC (sic!)
in r. field one below the other I / C / T / I / (NO) (sic!)
Nemesis-Aequitas, stg. frontal, head l., holding staff in l. arm and in extended
r. hand scales; at her feet the wheel
Ref.: a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2023) No. 8.36.35.12 corr. (outer coin)
F+, dark green patina (other than on the pic)
This type contains some legend errors: POLET(WN) instead of POLEIT(WN), ICTI instead of ICTR (probably blocked letter) and (NO) instead of (ON). Its the same type of the outer coin of No. 8.36.5.12 and needs its own number
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 36. Gordian III, HrHJ (2023) 8.36.46.08 var. (rev. only)Gordian III, AD 238-244
AE 25, 9.78g, 24.65mm, 180!
struck under governor Sabinius Modestus
obv. AVT K M ANTWN - GORDIANOC.
Bust, draped and cuirassed, seen from behind, laureate, r.
rev. VP CAB MODECT - (OV) NIKOPOLEIT / PROC ICT / R O N
Tetrastyle temple, within statue of Concordia stg. on base, triangular pediment
decorated with globe
ref. a) not in AMNG:
cf. AMNG I/1, 2090 (for the type only)
b) cf. Varbanov 4239
c) not in Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2023):
rev. No. 8.36.46.8 var. (has NIKOPOLEITWN / PROC ICTR / W N)
obv. e.g. No. 8.36.35.11 (same die)
F, brown patinaJochen
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 36. Gordian III, HrHJ (2023) 8.36.05.03 #2Gordian III, AD 238-244
AE 29, 15.53g, 29.23mm, 135°
struck under governor Sabinius Modestus
obv. AVT K M ANTW G - ORDIANOC AVG
Bust, draped and cuirassed, seen from behind, laureate, r..
rev. VP CAB MODECTOV NI-KOP-OLEITWN POC ICTR (WN ligate)
Demeter in long garment and mantle, stg. frontal, head l., resting with raised l.
hand on long burning torch and holding in extended r. hand poppy and 2 grain-
ears
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 2047
b) Varbanov 4141 corr (writes PROC)
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2023) No. 8.36.5.3 (lower coin), same dies)
almost VF, dark green patina
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 36. Gordian III, HrHJ (2023) 8.36.01.07 corr.Gordian III, AD 238-244
AE 29, 12.69g, 28.58mm, 0°
struck under governeur Sabinius Modestus
obv. AVT K M ANTWNIOC - GORDIANOC .
Bust, draped and cuirassed, seen from behind, radiate, r.
rev. VP CAB MODESTOV - NIKOPOLEITWN PRO / C ICTRON (OV, WN, PR
and TR ligate)
Eagle with open wings stg. frontal on thunderbolt, head with wreath in beak
erected l.
ref. a) not in AMNG:
rev. AMNG I/1, 2102
obv. AMNG I/1, 2101
b) not in Varbanov
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2023) No. 8.36.1.7 corr. (same dies, ligation of TR not
mentioned)
about VF, brown patina, somewhat roughJochen
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 36. Gordian III, HrHJ (2020) 8.36.53.-Gordian III, AD 238-244
AE 17, 2.32g, 16.72mm, 30°
obv. AV K M AN[T] - GORDIANOC AVG (AVG ligate)
Laureate head r.
rev. NIKOPOLITWN / PROC ICT (WN and PR ligate)
Lion advancing r.
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov
c) not in Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2020):
rev. no lion listed for Gordian III
obv. No. 8.36.16.1 (same die)
unpublished
extremely rare, F+, light green patina
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 36. Gordian III, HrHJ (2018) 8.36.47.02 (plate coin)Gordian III, AD 238-244
AE 27, 15.95g, 27.32g, 15°
struck under governor Sabinius Modestus
obv. AVT K M ANTW - GORDIANOC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, seen from behind, laureate, r.
rev. VP CAB MODECTOV NIKOPOLEITWN PRO(sic!) (OV and WN ligate)
in ex. ICTRON
Eagle with open wings stg.r.on small base between two standards; head with
wreath in beak erected l.
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 2097 (1 ex., Wien)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 4187
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.36.47.2 (plate coin)
scarce (R5), VF, nice green patinaJochen
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 36. Gordian III, HrHJ (2018) 8.36.46.13 (plate coin)Gordian III, AD 238-244
AE 26, 10.46g, 26.05mm, 15°
struck under governor Sabinius Modestus
obv. AVT.K.M.ANT - W.GORDIANOC.AVG (AVG ligate)
Bust, draped and cuirassed, seen from behind, laureate, r.
rev. VP CAB MO - DECTOV - NIKOP - OLEITWN P(sic!) (WN ligate)
in ex. PROC ICTR[ON]
Tetrastyle temple with contorted columns, antefixes (gable ledge) and acroteria on single base, within
statue of Tyche, wearing kalathos, holding cornucopiae in l. arm and in extended r. hand rudder;
pediment decorated with shield and spear
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 2092 (1 ex., München)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 4250 (doesn't mention AMNG)
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.36.46.13 (plate coin)
scarce, F+, dark green Patina, some roughness
Note: The omega on obv. is written as W, the one on rev. as Ω! Jochen
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 36. Gordian III, HrHJ (2018) 8.36.46.08 (plate coin)Gordian III, AD 238-244
AE 27, 12.14g, 26.92mm, 180°
struck under governor Sabinius Modestus
obv. AVT K M ANTW - GORDIANOC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, seen from behind, laureate, r.
rev. VP CAB MODECT - OV NIKOPOLEITWN
in ex. PROC ICTR / ON
Tetrastyle temple with spiral columns; in middle intercolumnare statue of
Homonoia(?) with kalathos, patera and cornucopiae stg. l. on high base;
pediment decorated with shield(?); top of roof and corners of gable decorated
with floral acroteria.
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 2088 (2 ex., Mandl and Venice Marciana)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 4149 var. (cites AMNG 2088, but lists wrong legends and wrong picture!)
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.36.46.8 (plate coin)
good F/ about VF
Pedigree:
ex Beast Architecture Coins Coll. Jochen
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 36. Gordian III, HrHJ (2018) 8.36.46.06Gordian III, AD 238-244
AE 28, 12.61g, 28.24mm, 180°
struck under governor Sabinius Modestus
obv. AVT K M ANTWNIOC - GORDIANOC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, seen from behind, radiate, r.
rev. VP CAB MODECTOV - NIKOPOLEITWN PR / OC ICTRON (OV, WN and PR ligate)
Tetrastyle temple with crenulated columns, triangular pediment, acroteria decorated with floral elements and shield(?) in field; within male figure,
nude(?), stg. frontal, head l., l. hand lowered, resting with r. hand on staff
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 2086 (1 ex., Paris)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 4229
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.36.46.6
scarce, about VF, dark brown patina
Pick: The image of the deity is despite its good preservation not identifiable for sure; Svoronos took the figure for female, I like Sestini held the figure for male. Wether the object on which his r. hand is resting should be a shield, is doubtful too; Svoronos thought it was a column. Sestini wanted to see a bearded (?) Ares, who was resting with his r. hand on a shield and with his l. hand on a spear. However a reliable determination is not possible.
Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov calls the figure "Herakles". It can well be that the figure is not nude but has the lion's skin over his l. shoulder and the lion's scalp on his head.Jochen
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 36. Gordian III, HrHJ (2018) 8.36.38.09 (plate coin)Gordianus III, AD 238-244
AE 28, 13.56g, 28.46mm, 0°
struck under governor Sabinius Modestus
obv. AVT K M ANTWN - GORDIANOC AVG
Bust, draped and cuirassed, seen from behind, laureate, r.
rev. VP CAB MODECTOV NI - KOPOLEITWN PROC ICT (OV, WN and PR ligate)
in r. field one below the other R / O / N
Tyche in long garment and mantle, wearing kalathos, stg. frontal, head l., holding
cornucopiae in l. arm and in extended r. hand rudder set on globe.
ref. a) not in AMNG
cf. AMNG I/1, 2083
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.36.38.9 (plate coin)
about VF, rev. a bit excentricJochen
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 36. Gordian III, HrHJ (2018) 8.36.38.08 (plate coin)Gordian III, AD 238-244
AE 27, 13.7g, 26.87mm, 180°
struck under governor Sabinius Modestus
obv. AVT.K.M.ANT - W.GORDIANOC.AVG (AVG ligate)
Bust, draped and cuirassed, seen from behind, laureate, r.
rev. VP CAB MODECTOV NI - KOPOLEITWN PROC I (WN ligate)
in r. field one below the other C / T / R / O
Tyche, in long garment and wearing kalathos, stg. facing, head l., holding
cornucopiae in l. arm and rudder on globe(?) in r. hand
ref. a) not in AMNG:
rev. AMNG I/1, 2083 var. (rev., has PROC IC and in r. field T/R/O/N one below the other)
obv. AMNG I/1, 2078
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.36.38.8 (plate coin)
good F-about VF
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 36. Gordian III, HrHJ (2018) 8.36.38.02 (plate coin)Gordian III, AD 238-244
AE 27, 11.99g, 26.94mm, 15°
struck under governor Sabinius Modestus
obv. AVT K M ANTWNIOC - GORDIANOC .
Bust, draped and cuirassed, seen from behind, radiate, r.
rev. VP CAB MODECTOV N - IKOPODEITWN(sic!) P[ROC] (OV and WN ligate)
in r. field one below the other I / C / T
in ex. [RON]
Tyche, in long garment and mantle, with kalathos, stg. l., holding cornucopiae in l. arm and rudder set on globe in r. hand
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 2082 var. (different legend distribution on rev. and globe not mentioned)
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.36.38.2 (plate coin)
F+
Interesting legend error on rev.! gordian_guy (C. Rhodes) has 2 die pairs with the same error. Jochen
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 36. Gordian III, HrHJ (2018) 8.36.36.01Gordian III, AD 238-244
struck under governor Sabinius Modestus
AE 28, 11.80g, 28.4mm, 180°
obv. AVT K M ANT G - ORDIANOC AVG (VG ligate)
Bust, draped and cuirassed, seen from behind, laureate, r.
rev. VP CAB MODECTOV - NIKOPOLEITWN / PROC ICTR (WN and PR ligate)
in r. field one below the other O / N
Homonoia (City Goddess?), in long garment and wearing kalathos (mural crown?), enthroned l., holding
in l. arm cornucopiae and in extended r. hand patera
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 2081
b) Varbanov (engl.) 4205
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.36.36.1 (same dies)
scarce (R5), about VF, dark green patina
From Forum Ancient Coins, thanks!
Pick writes in a note: It is uncertain, wether the figure wears a kalathos or a mural crown on her head; but probably Concordia is meant and not the City Goddess, because the latter would hold a sceptre instead of the cornucopiae. Jochen
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 36. Gordian III, HrHJ (2018) 8.36.35.14 (plate coin)Gordian III, AD 238-244
AE 26, 11.43g, 27.47mm, 0°
struck under governor Sabinius Modestus
obv. AVT K M ANT G - ORDIANOC AVG
bust, draped and cuirassed, seen from behind, laureate, r.
rev. VP CAB MODECTOV N - IKOPOLEITWN PROC / I / C (WN and PR ligate)
Nemesis, in long chiton, wearing kalathos, holding cornucopiae in l. arm and in
extended r. hand rod downward; wheel at r. foot
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 2080
b) Varbanov (engl.) 4136
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.36.35.14 (plate coin)
about VF, dark green patina
Jochen
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 36. Gordian III, HrHJ (2018) 8.36.35.11Gordian III, AD 238-244
AE 28, 12.98g, 28.41mm, 30°
struck under governor Sabinius Modestus
obv. AVT K M ANTWN - GORDIANOC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, seen from behind, laureate, r.
rev. [VP CAB M]ODECTOV NIKOPOLITWN PROC I (OV, WN and PR ligate)
in r. field one below the other C / T / R
in ex. [ON]
Nemesis/Aequitas, in long garment, stg. frontal, head l., holding rod in l. arm and scales in lowered r.
hand; l. at her feet the wheel.
ref.: a) not in AMNG:
obv. AMNG I/1, 2090 (legend)
AMNG I/1, 2073 (depiction)
rev. AMNG I/1, 2077 var. (legend, like nr. 4, Paris, without the ligate OV)
AMNG I/1, 2073 (depiction)
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.36.35.11 (same dies, even the same die break on obv.)
rare, F+, brown patina, die break on obv.
The coin depicted in HrHJ (2015) has the same die break on obv.!
The Nemesis issues for Gordian from Nikopolis are very variable regarding the rev. legends. Many have errors. Especually the distribution on the fields was obviously problematic. The obv. legend is very rare. AMNG knows only one (#2090), and Varbanov cites only #4259. Both without AVG at the end.
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 36. Gordian III, HrHJ (2018) 8.36.35.09 (plate coin)Gordian III, AD 238-244
AE26, 11.1g, 26.08mm, 225°
struck under governor Sabinius Modestus
obv. AVT K M ANTW GORDIANOC AVG (AVG ligate)
Bust, draped and cuirassed, seen from behind, laureate, r.
rev. VP CAB MODESTOV NIKOPOLEITWN PO (sic!)
in r. field one below the other C / I / C / T / R
Nemesis in double-chiton and veiled, stg. l., holding rod in r. hand and bridle in
lowered l. hand; wheel l. at her feet
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 2076 (2 ex., Berlin, Sofia)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 4128
c( Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.36.35.9 (plate coin)
rare, about VF/good VF, green patina
This type is the same as on Tomis AMNG 3581, pl. XVIII, 22 (Pick)
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 36. Gordian III, HrHJ (2018) 8.36.35.05 #2 (plate coin)Gordian III, AD 238-244
AE 28, 14.98g, 28.06mm, 0°
struck under governor Sabinius Modestus
obv. AVT K M ANT G - ORDIANOC AVG
Bust, draped and cuirassed, seen from behind, laureate, r.
rev. VP CAB MODECTOV NIKOPOLEITWN PROC ICTR (WN and PR ligate)
in r. field one below the other O / N
Nemesis in long garment and mantle, stg. l., holding in l. arm short staff and drawing with r. hand
garment to her chin; at her feet l. the wheel
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 2072 (1 ex., Wien)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 4213
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.36.35.5 (plate coin)
about VF, very clear traces of smoothing action especially on the rev.
This type is known with ligate AVG, AVG without ligation and ligation of only VG.
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 36. Gordian III, HrHJ (2018) 8.36.35.05 #1Gordian III, AD 238-244
AE 29, 11.04g, 28.92mm, 0°
struck under governor Sabinius Modestus
obv. AVT K M ANT G - ORDIANOC AVG
Bust, draped and cuirassed, seen from behind, laureate, r.
rev. VP CAB MODECTOV NIKOPOLEITWN PROC ICTR (WN and PR ligate)
in r. field one below the other O / N
Nemesis in long garment and mantle, stg. l., holding in l. arm short staff and drawing with r. hand
garment to her chin; at her feet l. the wheel
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 2072 (1 ex., Wien)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 4213
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.36.35.5
about VF, dark green patina
This type is known with ligate AVG, AVG without ligation and ligation of only VG.Jochen
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 36. Gordian III, HrHJ (2018) 8.36.35.04 (plate coin)Gordian III, AD 238-244
AE 27, 14.7g, 28.17mm, 180°
struck under governor Sabinius Modestus
obv. AVT K M ANT G - ORDIANOC AVG (VG ligate)
Bust, draped and cuirassed, seen from behind, laureate, r.
rev. VP CAB MODECTOV NIKOPOLEITWN PROC ICTR (WN and PR ligate)
on the r. field O over N
Nemesis, in long chiton, stg. facing, head l., holding in l. arm measuring-rod
and raising with r. hand part of her garment from r. shoulder; l. at her feet the
wheel.
ref. a) AMNG 2072 (1 ex. in Vienna)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 4213 corr. (cites AMNG 2072 but has as pic AMNG 2071)
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.36.35.4 (plate coin)
scarce, about VF, nice green patina
Here you can see clearly the concentric ridges around the centration dimple.
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 36. Gordian III, HrHJ (2018) 8.36.34.05Gordian III, AD 238-244
AE - AE 28, 12.53g, 27.87g, 180°
struck 241-244 under governor Sabinius Modestus
obv. AVT K [M AN]T G - ORDIANOC AVG
Bust, draped and cuirassed, seen from behind, laureate, r.
rev. VP CAB MODEC - TOV NIKOPOLEITWN PR / OC ICTRON (EI ligate)
Gordian III, togate, stg. r., clasping hands with Tranquillina, in long garment, stg. l.
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 2096, pl. XIX, 35'
b) Varbanov 4200
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.36.34.5 (same dies)
F+, slightly excentric, glossy dark green patina
pedigree:
ex H.D.Rauch, e-live auction 23, lot 1728
Struck to celebrate the marriage between Gordian III and Tranquillina AD 241.Jochen
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 36. Gordian III, HrHJ (2018) 8.36.34.03 (plate coin)Gordian III, AD 238-244
AE 28, 12.04g, 27.94mm, 225°
struck under governor Sabinius Modestus
obv. AVT K M ANT G - ORDIANOC AVG (VG ligate)
Bust, draped and cuirassed, seen from behind, laureate, r.
rev. VP CA - B MODEC - TOV NIKOPOLEI - T - WN PROC ICTRO (WN ligate)
Emperor, wearing radiate crown, cuirassed and with chlamys flowing behind,
galloping r.; holding reins in l. hand and hurling spear with raised r. hand.
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 2094 (3 ex., Berlin, Rollin, Sofia)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 41561 (from same dies, but doesn't mention AMNG)
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.36.34.3 (plate coin)
rare (R5), about EF, green patina
Pedigree:
ex CNG auction 163, 25.4.2007, lot 141
ex Gorny&Mosch auction 115, 5.3.2002, lot 1278
The rev. of (1) has ICTRO, (2) and (3) have ICTRON. All are struck from the same die. So it must be suggested, that the Berlin coin (1) was the first one and then the rev. die was altered to ICTRON. Jochen
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 36. Gordian III, HrHJ (2018) 8.36.34.01 (plate coin)Gordian III, AD 238-244
AE 28, 12.21g, 27.96mm, 0°
struck under governor Sabinius Modestus
obv. AVT.K.M.ANTW - GORDIANOC AVG
Bust, cuirassed, radiate, r., gorgoneion on breastplate, and aegis over l. shoulder
rev. VP CA - B MODEC - TOV NIKOPOLEI - T - WN PROC ICTRO (WN ligate)
Emperor in military cloak, radiate and with waving chlamys behind, galloping r.,
spear in raised r. hand
ref. a) not in AMNG:
rev. AMNG I/1, 2094 (same die),
obv. AMNG I/1, 2056 (same die)
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.36.34.1 (plate coin)
about VF, nice portrait, a rarer bust type, beautiful green patina
A gift of my employer for my upcoming retirement after 30 years of anaesthesia!Jochen
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 36. Gordian III, HrHJ (2018) 8.36.32.04 (plate coin)Gordian III, AD 238-244
AE 26, 11.92g, 25.91mm, 210°
struck under governor Sabinius Modestus
obv. [AVT K M] ANTW - GORDIANOC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, seen from behind, laureate, r.
rev. VP CAB MODECTOV NIKOP
in l. field OLEI / TWN
in ex. PROC ICTR / ON
Youthful(?) river god, nude to hips, leaning l., resting with l. arm on vase from
which water flows l., r. hand extended to prow of a ship
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 2067 (2 ex., Naples, Vaillant)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 4219
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.36.32.4 (plate coin)
scarce (R5), F+/about VF, some roughness
Pick writes: bearded river god!
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 36. Gordian III, HrHJ (2018) 8.36.32.03 (plate coin)Gordian III, AD 238-244
AE 29, 12.3g, 28.93mm, 210°
struck under governor Sabinius Modestus
obv. AVT.K.M.ANTW - GORDIANOC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, seen from behind, laureate, r.
rev. VP CAB MODECTOVNIKOPOLEI, in l. field TWN (WN ligate)
in ex. PROC ICT / RON
Youthful river-god, wearing himation, nude to hips, leaning l., holding reed in
raised r. hand and resting with l. arm on reversed vase from which water flows l.
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 2068 (2 ex., Sofia, Winterthur)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 4223
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.36.32.3 (plate coin)
rare, about VF, dark-green patina
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 36. Gordian III, HrHJ (2018) 8.36.22.03Gordian III, AD 238-244
AE 27, 11.33g, 27.36mm, 0°
struck under governor Sabinius Modestus
obv. AVT K M ANT G - ORDIANOC AVG
Bust, draped and cuirassed, seen from behind, laureate, r.
rev. VP CAB MODECT - OV NIKOPOLEITWN / PROC ICT (WN ligate)
Glykon snake, with radiate nimbus, erected in two coils r.
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 2104 var. (has different legend break on obv. and WN not ligate)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 4256
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.36.22.3 (same dies)
rare (R5), F-about VF, black-green patina
Rays mean divinity but not a connection to the sun (Pat Lawrence)Jochen
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 36. Gordian III, HrHJ (2018) 8.36.22.02 (plate coin)Gordian III, AD 238-244
AE 26, 12.04g, 26.23mm, 180°
struck under governor Sabinius Modestus
obv. AVT K M ANT G - ORDIANOC AVG
Bust, draped and cuirassed, seen from behind, radiate, r.
rev. VP CAB MODECTOV - NIKOPOLEITWN PROC ICT (OV, WN and PR ligate)
Glykon, in four coils erected r., with fish-tail and mane of eight rays on head and
neck.
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) Varbanov (engl.) 4140
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.36.22.2 (plate coin)
rare (R5), about VF
Glykon hear not with nimbus but with mane. And the legend is running into the mane. A nice feature!
On the lower right field below the coil a strange die break.Jochen
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 36. Gordian III, HrHJ (2018) 8.36.21.04 #2 (plate coin)Gordian III, AD 238-244
AE 29, 13.42g, 28.8mm, 15°
struck under governor, Sabinius Modestus
obv. AVT K M ANTW - GORDIANOC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, seen from behind, laureate, r.
rev. [VP CAB MOD]ECTOV - NIKOPOLITWN PRO / C (OV and WN ligate)
in l, field one below the other I / C / T / T / O / N (sic!)
Hygieia in long garment and mantle stg. r., feeding snake in r. arm from patera in l. hand
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 2063 var. (like ex. #2 from Gotha, but without legend error)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 4207 var. (without legend error)
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.36.21.4 var. (plate coin, without legend error)
F+, weak struck on l. side of rev.
From Forum Ancient Coins, thanks!
Legend error: ICTTON could be a failed ICTRON. But all other R on the coin are from different shapes!Jochen
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 36. Gordian III, HrHJ (2018) 8.36.21.04 #1 (plate coin)Gordian III, AD 238-244
AE 27, 10.45g, 26.27mm, 195°
struck under governor Sabinius Modestus
obv. AVT K M ANTW - GORDIANOC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, seen from behind, laureate, r.
rev. VP CAB MODECTOV - NIKOPOLEITWN PR (OV, WN and PR ligate)
in ex. C (small)
in l. field one beneath the other I / C / T / R / O / N
Hygieia, in long garment and wearing stephane, stg. r., holding patera in
outstretched arm and feeding snake which she holds in her r. arm.
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 2063
b) Varbanov (engl.) 4207
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.36.21.4 (plate coin)
F+, flan damage upper l.Jochen
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 36. Gordian III, HrHJ (2018) 8.36.20.09 (plate coin)Gordian III, AD 238-244
AE 26, 10.3g, 26.31mm, 195°
struck under governor Sabinius Modestus
obv. AVT.K.M.ANTW - GORDI[ANOC]
bust, draped and cuirassed, seen from behind, laureate, r.
rev. VP CAB MODECTOV - NIKOPOLEITWN PR (WN ligate)
in ex. OC I
in l. field one beneath the other C / T / R / O / N
Asklepios, bearded, in himation, r. shoulder nude, in l. arm puff of garment, stg.
frontal, head l., resting with r. hand on his snake-staff, holding l. hand on hip.
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 2061 var. (WN not ligate)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 4172 (cites in error AMNG 2062)
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.36.20.9 (plate coin)
rare, F+, brown patina
Interesting legend distribution, but Varbanov doesn't mention legend breaks!
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 36. Gordian III, HrHJ (2018) 8.36.20.08 (plate coin)Gordian III, AD 238-244
AE 26, 12.6g, 25.74mm, 195°
struck under governor Sabinius Modestus
obv. AVT K M ANTW - GORDIANOC
bust, draped and cuirassed, seen from behind, laureate, r.
rev. VP CAB MODECTOV - NIKOPOLEITWN (OV and WN ligate)
in l. field one beneath the other P / R / O / C / I
in ex. CTRON
Asklepios, bearded, in himation, r. shoulder nude, in l. arm puff of garment, stg.
frontal, head l., resting with r. hand on his snake-staff.
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 2060 (2 ex., Paris, Vienna)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 4172 (cites in error AMNG 2062)
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.36.20.8 (plate coin)
rare, F+, some roughness
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 36. Gordian III, HrHJ (2018) 8.36.20.07 (plate coin)Gordian III, AD 238-244
AE 28, 12.6g, 28.48mm, 210°
struck under governor Sabinius Modestus
obv. AVT K M ANTW - GORDIANOC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, seen from behind, laureate, r.
rev. VP CAB MODECTOV - NIKOPOLEITWN PROC (OV, WN and PR ligate)
in r. field one below the other I/C/T/[R]/ON (ON ligate)
Asklepios in himation stg. facing, head l., resting with r. hand on his snake-
staff, holding in l. arm puff of his garment
ref.: a) AMNG I/1, 2059
b) Varbanov (engl.) 4170
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.36.20.7 (plate coin)
VF/F+, double struck of rev., thus weakness on l. obv.
One of the most beautiful portraits of Gordian III on provincial coins I have ever seen!
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 36. Gordian III, HrHJ (2018) 8.36.20.03Gordian III, AD 238-244
AE 29, 12.66g, 28.62mm,15°
struck under governor Sabinius Modestus
obv. AVT K M ANT G - ORD[IANOC AVG]
Bust, draped and cuirassed, seen from behind, laureate, r.
rev. VP CAB [MODECTOV NI]KOPOLEITWN PROC IC (PR ligate)
in r. field one below the other T / R / O / N
Asklepios in himation, stg. facing, head l., l. arm before body, resting with r. hand on snake-staff
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) Varbanov (engl.) 4166 (has AVG ligate)
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.36.20.3 (same dies)
F+, dark green patina, excentrically struck
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 36. Gordian III, HrHJ (2018) 8.36.16.01Gordian III, AD 238-244
AE 16, 2.27g, 15.63mm, 15°
obv. AV K M ANT - GORDIANOC AVG (AVG ligate)
laureate head r.
rev. NIK - O - PO / LITWN (WN ligate)
Eros, winged, nuded, riding on lion r., holding whip in r. hand
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) Varbanov (engl.) 4124
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.36.16.1 (same dies)
extremly rare (R8), F+, dark green patina
'Omnia vincit amor!'
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 36. Gordian III, HrHJ (2018) 8.36.13.02 (obv. on plate)Gordian III, AD 238-244
AE 27, 11.12g, 27.18mm, 180°
struck under governor Sabinius Modestus
obv. AVT.K M.ANTW - GORDIANOC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, seen from behind, laureate, r.
rev. [VP CAB MODE]CTOV - NIKOPOLITWN PR / OC ICTR (OV, WN and PR ligate)
in r. field [ON] (ligate)
Artemis huntress with waving mantle advancing r., holding bow in extended l.
hand and drawing with r. hand arrow from quiver over r. should; at her feet the
hound leaping r.
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 2050 (3 ex., Gotha, Paris, Wien)
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.36.13.2 (obv. on plate)
about F, general roughnessJochen
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 36. Gordian III, HrHJ (2018) 8.36.10.05 (obv. on plate)Gordian III, AD 238-244
AE 28, 12.64g, 27.88mm, 150°
struck under governor Sabinius Modestus
obv. AVT K M ANT G - ORDIANOC AVG (VG ligate)
Bust, draped and cuirassed, seen from behind, laureate, r.
rev. VP CAB MODECTOV NIKOPOLEITWN PROC IC (WN and PR ligate)
Hermes, nude, wearing boots, chlamys over l. shoulder, holding kerykeion in l. arm and in
extended r. hand purse
ref. a) not in AMNG:
rev. AMNG I/1, 2058 var. (has ICT)
obv. AMNG I/1, 2057
b) Varbanov 4135 var. (AVG not ligate)
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.36.10.5 (same dies, obv. on plate)
F+, dark green patina
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 36. Gordian III, HrHJ (2018) 8.36.10.03 (plate coin)Gordian III, AD 238-244
AE 27, 12.18g, 27.48mm, 345°
struck under governor Sabinius Modestus
obv. AVT.K.M.ANTW - GORDIANOC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, seen from behind, laureate, r.
rev. VP CAB MODECT - OV NIKOPOLEITWN (OV ligate)
in r. field one below the other P / R / O / C / I
in ex. CTRON
Hermes, nude, chlamys over l. arm, stg. l., holding kerykeion in l. arm and in extended r.
hand purse; at his feet l. the cock stg. l., looking up to him
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.36.10.3 (plate coin)
VF, black-green patinaJochen
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 36. Gordian III, HrHJ (2018) 8.36.10.02 #2Gordian III AD 238-244
AE 31, 13.6g, 30.41mm, 180°
struck under governor Sabinius Modestus
obv. AVT K M ANT G - ORDIANOC AVG (VG ligate)
Bust, draped and cuirassed, seen from behind, laureate, r.
rev. VP CAB MODECTOV NIKOPOLEITWN PROC ICTRON (ON ligate)
Hermes, nude, standing left leaned forwards, r. arm with lowered kerykeion rested on knee placed on rock, l. arm enwinded with chlamys and l. hand with purse stemmed in his side
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 2057 (2 ex., Munich, Vienna)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 4202 (rock identified as helmet!)
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.36.10.2
rare, about VF/good F, brown patina, weakly struck lower l. obv
The rev. shows a scene of the myth of Battos (Ovid, Met. 2, 608-707). It is identical with the rev. of AMNG 2057 #1!
For more information look at the thread 'Coins of mythological interest'
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 36. Gordian III, HrHJ (2018) 8.36.10.02 #1Gordian III, AD 238-244
AE 27, 12.74g, 26.81mm, 180°
struck under governor Sabinius Modestus
obv. AVT KM ANT G - ORDIANOC AVG (VG ligate)
Bust, draped and cuirassed, seen from behind, laureate, r.
rev. VP CAB MODECTOV NIKOPOLEITWN PROC ICTRON (ON ligate)
Hermes, nude, standing left leaned forwards, r. arm with lowered kerykeion rested on knee placed on rock, l. arm enwinded with chlamys and l. hand with purse stemmed in his side
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 2057 (2 ex., München, Wien); rev. from same die as #2056
b) Varbanov (engl.) 4202 (calls rock helmet)
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.36.10.2
rare (R5), about VF/good F, black-green patina
The rev. shows a scene of the myth of Battos (Ovid, Met. 2, 608-707). It is identical with the rev. of AMNG 2056!
For more information look at the thread 'Coins of mythological interest'Jochen
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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
added to www.wildwinds.com
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, 36. Gordian III, HrHJ (2018) 8.36.09.02 (plate coin)Gordian III, AD 238-244
AE 23, 5.78g, 23.45mm, 150°
obv. AVT [K M ANT] G - ORDIANOC AVG (VG ligate)
laureate head r.
rev. NEIKOP - OLI - TWN PROC ICTRON (WN and PR ligate)
Nike in double chiton stg. frontal, head l., holding palmbranch in l. arm and wreath in raised r. hand
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 2108 (3 ex., Bukarest, Gotha, Paris)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 4125 corr. (writes NIKOPOLITWN)
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.36.9.2 (plate coin)
Very rare, corroded
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 36. Gordian III, HrHJ (2018) 8.36.09.01 (plate coin)Gordian III, AD 238-244
AE 27, 10.95g, 27.27mm, 0°
struck under governor Sabinius Modestus
obv. AVT.K.M.ANT - W.GORDIANOC.AVG (AVG ligate)
Bust, draped and cuirassed, seen from behind, laureate, r.
rev. VP CAB MODECTOV NIKOPOLEI - TWN PROC ICTRO
Nike, in long garment, stg. frontal with open wings, head l., holding wreath in r. hand and palm in l. arm.
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 2055 (3 ex., London, Schmidt, Sestini)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 4161
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.36.9.1 (plate coin)
about VF/good VF, dark green patina, obv. slightly rough
Note: Here the Omega is written as W!
A beautiful Nike.
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 36. Gordian III, HrHJ (2018) 8.36.06.04Gordian III, AD 238-244
AE 30, 12.54g, 30.17mm, 0°
struck under governor Sabinius Modestus
obv. AVT.K.M.ANT - GORDIANOC.AVG.
Bust, draped and cuirassed, seen from behind, radiate, r.
rev. VP CAB MODECT - OV - NIKOPOLITWN PROC IC (WN and PR ligate)
in r. field one below the other T / R / O / N
Serapis, bearded, in himation and with kalathos, stg. facing, head l., holding in l. arm
puff of garment and tranversal sceptre, r. hand raised in greeting attitude
rev. a) not in AMNG:
rev. AMNG I/1, 2043 (as #1 Löbbecke)
obv. AMNG I/1, 2045
b) Varbanov (engl.) 4226
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.36.6.4 (same dies)
F+, stripped, strong double strike on obv.Jochen
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 36. Gordian III, HrHJ (2018) 8.36.05.03 #1Gordian III, AD 238-244
AE 29, 12.30g, 28.79mm, 180°
struck under governor Sabinius Modestus
obv. AVT K M ANT G - ORDIANOC AVG
bust, draped and cuirassed, seen from behind, laureate, r.
rev. VP CAB MODECTOV NI - KOP - OLEITWN POC (sic!) ICTR (WN ligate)
Demeter, stg. l., holding 2 corn-ears and a poppy-head in her outstretched r. hand, leaning
with l. hand on lighted torch.
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 2047 (3 ex., Athens, Wien, Welzl)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 4186 corr. (rev. same die, writes in error ICTRON)
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.36.5.3 (same dies)
VF, dark green patina
POC may be a ligate PR?Jochen
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 36. Gordian III, HrHJ (2018) 8.36.05.02 (plate coin)Gordian III, AD 238-244
AE 27, 10.00g, 26.61mm, 180°
struck under governor Sabinius Modestus
obv. AVT K M ANT G - ORDIANOC AVG
Bust, draped and cuirassed, seen from behind, laureate, r.
rev. VP CAB MODECTOV NIKOP - OLEITWN PROC IC (WN and PR ligate)
on r. field one below the other T/R/O/N
Demeter in long chiton and palla, stg. facing, head l., holding long torch in
raised l. hand and grain-ears and poppy in r. hand
ref. a) not in AMNG:
rev. AMNG I/1, 2047 (depiction)
AMNG I/1, 2051 var. (legend, but different legend break)
obv. AMNG I/1, 2047
b) cf. Varbanov (engl.) 4186
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.36.5.2 (plate coin)
scarce, EF, nice style
A beautiful Demeter depiction, look e.g. at the torch!
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 36. Gordian III, HrHJ (2018) 8.36.05.01 (plate coin)Gordian III, AD 238-244
AE 29, 9.6g, 28.65mm, 180°
struck under governor Sabinius Modestus
obv. AVT.K.M.ANTW.GORDIANOC. AVG (AVG ligate)
Bust, draped and cuirassed, seen from behind, laureate, r.
rev. VP CAB MODECTOV NI - KOPOLEITWN PR / OCIC in r. field (WN and PR ligate)
Demeter, in long garment, puff of garment over r. arm, stg. facing, head l., holding grain-ears and poppy in outstretched r. hand and long flaming torch in l. hand.
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 2048 (2 ex., Athens, Vienna)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 4134
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.36.5.1 (plate coin)
about VF, interesting traces of smoothing actions on rev.
Nice depiction of the torch! Jochen
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 36. Gordian III, HrHJ (2018) 8.36.04.10 (plate coin)Gordian III, AD 238-244
AE 29, 13.01g, 28.58mm, 0°
obv. AVT K M ANT G - ORDIANOC AVG
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. VP CAB MODECTOV - N - IKOPOLEITWN PR (WN and PR ligate)
in r. field one below the other O / C / I / C / T / R
in l. field O / N
Athena, in long double chiton, helmeted, stg. frontal, head l., resting with raised l. hand on
inverted spear and holding with lowered r. hand shield set on ground
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) Varbanov 4176
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.36.4.10 (this coin)
F+/F, dark green patinaJochen
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 36. Gordian III, HrHJ (2018) 8.36.04.08 (plate coin)Gordian III, AD 238-244
AE 27, 12.67g, 27.35mm, 0°
struck under governor Sabinius Modestus
obv. AVT K M ANTW - GORDIANOC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, seen from behind, laureate, r.
rev. VP CAB MODECTOV NI - KOPOLEITWN PROC (OV and WN ligate)
in r. field one below the other I / C / T / R / O
in ex. N
Athena in long girded double chiton, helmeted, stg. l., resting with raised l. hand on spear and in lowered
r. hand unknown object over shield set on ground.
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) Varbanov (engl.) 4172 (cites in error AMNG 2062)
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.36.4.8 (plate coin)
F+, clear traces of smoothing action
Athena seems to hold an unknown object in her r. hand.Jochen
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 36. Gordian III, HrHJ (2018) 8.36.04.04 (plate coin)Gordian III, AD 238-244
AE 28, 11.87mm, 27.64mm, 0°
struck under governor Sabinius Modestus
obv. AVT.K.M.ANT - W.GORDIANOC [AVG] (AVG ligate)
Bust, draped and cuirassed, seen from behind, laureate, r.
rev. VP CAB MODECTOV NIK - O - POLEITWN PROC IC (WN and PR ligate)
in r. field one below the other T / R / O / N
Athena in long double chiton and with crested helmet, stg. l., resting with raised l. hand on spear and
holding in lowered r. hand shield set on ground
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 2051 (2 ex., Moskau, Sofia)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 4177
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.36.4.4 (plate coin)
rare, about VF, nice green patinaJochen
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 36. Gordian III, HrHJ (2018) 8.36.04.02 (plate coin)Gordian III, AD 238-244
AE 27, 13.22g, 27.30mm, 0°
struck under governor Sabinius Modestus
obv. AVT.K M.ANTW - GORDIANOC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, seen from behind, laureate, r.
rev. VP CAB MODECTOV N - I - KOPOLEITWN PR / OC (WN and PR ligate)
in r. field one below the other I/C/T/R/ON (ON ligate)
Athena, wearing double chiton and Corinthian helmet, stg. facing, head l.,
resting l. hand on spear, feeding out of r. hand something (poppy?) to snake,
coiled around high olive tree; her shield on ground left beside her.
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 2053 (4 ex., Basel, Budapest, Choinowski, Philippopolis)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 4179
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.36.4.2 (plate coin)
about VF, dark green patina
Pedigree:
ex Tom Cederlind
ex CNG Electronic Auction 163, Lot 140Jochen
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 36. Gordian III, HrHJ (2018) 8.36.04.01Gordian III, AD 238-244
AE 28,11.94g, 28.09mm, 165°
struck under governor Sabinius Modestus
obv. AVT K M ANT G - ORDIANOC AVG (VG ligate)
Bust, draped and cuirassed, seen from behind, laureate, r.
rev. VP CAB MODECTOV N - I - KOPOLEITWN P / ROC ICTRON (WN ligate)
Athena Nikephoros in long garment and mantle, helmeted, enthroned l., resting with raised l. hand on
reversed spear and holding in extended r. hand small Nike with wreath in raised hand
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) Varbanov (engl.) 4180 (cites in error AMNG 2053)
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.36.4.1
scarce, F+, patchy patina, flan damage at 12hJochen
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 36. Gordian III, HrHJ (2018) 8.36.03.02 (plate coin)Gordian III, AD 238-244
AE 28, 13.41g, 27.66mm, 135°
struck under governor Sabinius Modestus
obv. AVT K M ANT G - ORDIANVS AVG
Bust, draped and cuirassed, seen from behind, laureate, r.
rev. VP [CAB MOD]ECTOV NIKOPOLEITWN (OV and WN ligate)
in l. field one below the other PRO / C IC (PR ligate)
in r. field one below the other T / R / ON (ON ligate)
Hera, in long garment and mantle, stg. l., holding patera in r. hand and resting
with l. hand on sceptre
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.36.3.2 (plate coin)
scarce, about VF, dark green patinaJochen
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 36. Gordian III, HrHJ (2018) 8.36.01.18 (plate coin)Gordian III, AD 238-244
AE 26, 12.08g, 26.08mm, 345°
struck under governor Sabinius Modestus
obv. AVT.K.M.ANTW. - GORDIANOC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, seen from behind, laureate, r.
rev. VP CAB MODECTOV NIKOPOLEITWN PR
in r. field one below the other O / C / I / C / T
in ex. RON
Eagle with open wings stg. frontal on thunderbolt, head with wreath in beak erected l.
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 2100 (1 ex., Tübingen)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 4192 (= AMNG 2100)
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.36.1.18 (plate coin)
very rare, F+/about VF, rough parts on obv. r.
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 36. Gordian III, HrHJ (2018) 8.36.01.15 (plate coin)Gordianus III, AD 238-244
AE 27, 12.71g, 27.21mm, 0°
struck under governor Sabinius Modestus
obv. AVT K M ANTW - GORDIANOC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, seen from behind, laureate r.
rev. VP CAB MODECTOV - [NIKOPOLEITWN PRO] / C ICTRO (OV, WN and PR ligate)
in lower r. field N
Eagle, with half open wings, stg. frontal on thunderbolt, head with wreath in beak erected l.
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 2099
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.36.1.15 (this coin)
F+, dark green patinaJochen
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 36. Gordian III, HrHJ (2018) 8.36.01.11 Gordian III, AD 238-244
AE 28, 12.61mm, 28.43g, 330°
struck under governor Sabinius Modestus
obv. AVT K M ANT G - ORDIANO[C AVG?] (AVG ligate)
Bust, draped and cuirassed, seen from behind, laureate, r.
rev. [VP CAB] MODECTOV NIKOPOLEITWN PROC IC / TRON (WN and PR ligate)
Eagle with open wings stg. frontal, head with wreath in beak erected r.
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 2103 var. (without ligations)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 4193 (AVG not ligate) / 4194 (AVG ligate)
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.36.1.10 (same dies)
about VF, dark green patina, lower r. weakly struck
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 36. Gordian III, HrHJ (2018) 8.36.01.05 (plate coin) Gordian III, AD 238-244
AE 28, 11.22g, 27.61mm, 330°
struck under governor Sabinius Modestus
obv. AVT K M.ANT G - ORDIANOC AVG (VG ligate)
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. VP CAB MODECTOV NIK - OPOLEITWN PROC (WN and PR ligate)
in r. field from top to bottom I / C / T / R / O / N
Zeus, in himation, stg. frontal, looking l., resting with raised l. hand on long sceptre nd holding in extended r. hand
patera; at his feet the eagle stg. l., looking r.
ref.: a) AMNG I/1, 2042
b) Varbanov 4249 var. (has ANTW, cites in error AMNG 2042)
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.36.1.5 (this coin)
S+, black green patinaJochen
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 36. Gordian III, HrHJ (2018) 8.36.01.04 (plate coin)Gordian III, AD 238-244
AE 28, 11.96g, 27.98mm, 165°
struck under governor Sabinius Modestus
obv. AVT K M ANT G - ORDIANOC AVG (VG ligate)
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. VP CAB MODECTOV NIK - OPOLEITWN PR (WN and PR ligate)
in ex. OC ICTRON
Zeus std. l., holding patera in r. hand and resting with l. hand on sceptre; eagle at
his feet l., looking up to him.
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 2040 (1 ex., Gotha)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 4247
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.36.1.4 (plate coin)
about VF, dark green patina
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 36. Gordian III, HrHJ (2018) 8.36.01.03 (plate coin)Gordian III, AD 238-244
AE 27, 10.89g, 27.46mm, 180°
struck under governor Sabinius Modestus
obv. AVT K.M.ANT.G - ORDIANOC AVG (VG ligate)
Bust, draped and cuirassed, seen from behind, laureate, r.
rev. VP CAB MODECTOV NIKO - POLEITWN PROC (WN and PR ligate)
in ex. ICTRON
Zeus in himation enthroned l., resting with raised l. hand on sceptre and holding
in extended r. hand patera; at his feet l. the eagle
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 2040 var. (different legend break)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 4247 var. (= AMNG 2040)
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.36.1.3 (plate coin)
F+, dark green patina, obv. slightly excentricJochen
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 26. Elagabal, HrHJ (2021) 8.26.8.19 (rev)Elagabal, AD 218-222
AE 19, 4.25g, 19.47mm, 30°
obv. AV K M AVR - ANTWNI (sic!)
Bust, draped and cuirassed, seen from behind, laureate r.
rev. NIKOPOLITWN PROC ICTR
in l. and r. field N - O
Bunch of vine-grapes
Ref.: a) not in AMNG:
cf. AMNG I/1, 2035 (for the type only)
b) not in Varbanov
c) not in Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2021)
rev. No. 8.26.8.19 (same die)
obv. e.g. No. 8.26.19 var, (has ANTWINOC)
Pedigree:
ex Stacks&Bowers Numismatics, USA
ex Martineit Family Collection
VF, black-brown patinaJochen
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 26. Elagabal, HrHJ (2021) 8.26.46.12Elagabal, AD 218-222
AE 26, 12.72g, 26.17mm, 0°
struck under governor Novius Rufus
obv. AV K M AVRH – ANTWNINOC
Bust, slight drapery over l. shoulder, laureate, r.
rev. VP NOBIOV ROVFOV NIKOPOLITWN PROC IC (PR ligate)
in upper l. and r. field CTR - ON
Tetrastyle temple, in pediment shield, in central intercolumnare statue of
Artemis holding bow, stg. l., at her feet the hound leaping l.
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2021) No. 8.26.46.12 (same dies)
F+, glossy dark green patina
Jochen
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 26. Elagabal, HrHJ (2021) 8.26.38.13 (rev. only)Elagabal, AD 218-222
AE 25, 9.79g, 25.42mm, 195°
obv. [AVT K] M AVRH - ANTWNEINOC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, seen from behind, laureate, r.
rev. VP NOBIOV.ROV[FOVNIK- OPOLITWN PROC ICT / RW] (OV ligate)
Tyche in long garment and mantle, without kalathos, stg. frontsl, head l., holding
in l. arm cornucopiae and in extended r. hand rudder
ref.: a) not in AMNG:
AMNG I/1, 1972 (for the type only)
b) not in Varbanov:
cf. #4080 (= AMNG 1972)
c) not in Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2021):
rev. No. 8.26.38.13
obv. e.g. No. 8.26.1.6 (same die)
F+
Jochen
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 26. Elagabal, HrHJ (2021) 8.26.36.08Elagabal, AD 218-222
AE 27, 12.49g, 26.5mm, 210!
struck under governor Novius Rufus
obv. AVT K M AVR - ANTWNEINOC
Bust, daped and cuirassed, seen from before, radiate, r.
rev. VP NOBIOV ROVFOV - NIKOPOLITWN PRC(sic!)
in l. field one below the other ICT / R, in r. field ON
Homonoia in long garment and mantle, stg. frontal, head l., holding in l. arm
cornucopiae and in extended r. hand patera; over l. shoulder unknown object
(misunderstood hair braid?)
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2021) No. 8.26.36.8 (same dies)
scarce, F/F+
Jochen
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 26. Elagabal, HrHJ (2021) 8.26.22.05Elagabal, AD 218-222
AE 27, 12.83g, 180°
struck under governor Novius Rufus
obv. AVT K M AVRH – ANTWNEINOC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. VP NOBIOV ROVFOV NIKOPOLITWN
in ex. PROC / ICTR (PR ligate)
in l. and r. field O - N
Glykon-Snake, with beard and small crown, in 5 coils erected r.
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 2000 (1 ex., Rollin)
b) cf. Varbanov 4068 (different obv.)
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2021) No. 8.26.22.5
scarce, VF
Jochen
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 26. Elagabal, HrHJ (2020) 8.26.53.05 corr.Elagabal, AD 218-222
AE 17, 3.52g, 16.72mm, 210°
obv. AVT K M AVR - ANTWNINOC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, seen from behind, laureate r.
rev. NIKOPOLITWN PROC IC / TRON
Lion, radiate, walking r.
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 2029 (2 Ex., Bukarest, Löbbecke)
b) Varbanov 3854
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2020) No. 8.26.53.05 (same dies, crown of rays not recognized)
VZ, black green patina
pedigree:
ex coll. Burbules
Jochen
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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 26. Elagabal, HrHJ (2020) 8.26.38.17 (rev. only)Elagabal, AD 218-222
AE 26, 13.32g, 25.92mm, 15°
struck under governor Novius Rufus
obv. AVT K M AVRH - ANTWNENOC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, radiate, r.
rev. VP NOBIOV ROV-F-OV NIKOPOLITWN / PROC I
Tyche, in lonng garment, without klathos, stg. frontal, head l., holding in l. arm
cornucopiae and in extended r. hand rudder set on globe
ref. a) not in AMNG:
cf. AMNG I/1, 1975 (for the type only)
b) not in Varbanov
c) not in Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2020):
rev. No. 8.26.38.17 var. (different legend break)
obv. e.g. No. 8.26.3.2 (same die)
rare, F+, dark green patina
Jochen
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