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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
1 commentsJochen12/23/23 at 02:08Jay GT4: Good find

Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 18. Caracalla, HrHJ (2023) 8.18.21.05 var. (rev. only)Caracalla; AD 198-217
AE 28, 11.10g, 27.51mm 30°
struck under governor Flavius Ulpianus
obv. AV K M AVR - ANTWNINOC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, seen from behind, laureate r.
rev. V FL OVLPIAN - NIKOPOLI / PROC IC
Hygieia stg. frontal, head r., feeding snake in r. arm from patera in l. hand
ref. a) not in AMNG:
cf. AMNG I/1, 1573 (has NIKOPOLIT / PROC I)
b) not in Varbanov:
cf. #3147 (= AMNG 1573)
c) not in Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2023):
rev. No. 8.18.21.5 var. (has NIKOPOLIT / PROC I)
obv. e.g. No, 8.18.3.3 (same die)
VF, glossy dark green patina2 commentsJochen09/23/23 at 15:18Anaximander: I delight in the green patina, so often seen in Mo...

Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 14. Septimius Severus, HrHJ (2023) 8.14.47.15 (rev)Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 18, 2.22g, 17.5mm, 180°
obv. AV-K L C - CEVHROC
laureate head r.
rev. NIKOPOLI - TW PROC ICT
Tripod, central foot entwined by snake, head in great bow r.
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov
c) not in Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2023):
rev. No. 8.14.47.15 (same die)
obv. e.g. No. 8.14.1.56 (same die)
VF, glossy dark green patina1 commentsJochen09/22/23 at 17:14Curtis JJ: Fantastic portrait for an AE18. Also a very nice s...

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
1 commentsJochen09/21/23 at 15:58Curtis JJ: Great coin

Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 18. Caracalla, HrHJ (2023) 8.18.21.05 var. (rev. only)Caracalla; AD 198-217
AE 28, 11.10g, 27.51mm 30°
struck under governor Flavius Ulpianus
obv. AV K M AVR - ANTWNINOC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, seen from behind, laureate r.
rev. V FL OVLPIAN - NIKOPOLI / PROC IC
Hygieia stg. frontal, head r., feeding snake in r. arm from patera in l. hand
ref. a) not in AMNG:
cf. AMNG I/1, 1573 (has NIKOPOLIT / PROC I)
b) not in Varbanov:
cf. #3147 (= AMNG 1573)
c) not in Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2023):
rev. No. 8.18.21.5 var. (has NIKOPOLIT / PROC I)
obv. e.g. No, 8.18.3.3 (same die)
VF, glossy dark green patina2 commentsJochen09/20/23 at 23:55Serendipity: Amazing coin! Brilliantly catalogued!

Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 14. Septimius Severus, HrHJ (2021) 8.14.04.09 corr.Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 26, 13.19g, 26.27mm, 0°
struck under governor Aurelius Gallus
obv. AV.K.L.CEP. - CEVHROC
Bust, laureate, r., slightly draped on l. shoulder
rev. VP AVR.GALL(OV) - NIKOPOLI / PROC IC
Athena, helmeted, in long girded double chiton, stg. facing, head l., resting with
raised l. hand on long spear, shield behind, holding in extended r. hand patera
over burning altar
ref.: a) not in AMNG:
cf. AMNG I/1, 1296 (for the type only)
b) not in Varbanov
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2021) No. 8.14.4.9 corr. (same dies, writes VP AV and
NIKOPOLIT)
VF2 commentsJochen07/04/23 at 04:00rennrad12020: Very nice indeed!

Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 23. Macrinus, HrHJ (2021) 8.23.01.10 corr.Macrinus, AD 217-218
AE 28, 11.99g, 27.71mm, 345°
struck under governor Statius Longinus
obv. AVT K M OPPELLI CEV[H] - MAKRINOC
Laureate heasd r.
rev. VP CTATI LONGINO - V.NI - KOPOLITWN PR / [OC ICTR]
Zeus in himation enthroned l., resting with raised l. hand on long sceptre and
holding in extended r. hand patera; without eagle
ref. a) not in AMNG:
cf. AMNG I/1, 1722
b) Varbanov 3538
c) Hristova//Hoeft/Jekov (2023) No. 8.23.1.10 corr. (legend break after V NI not mentioned)
S+, dark green patina1 commentsJochen06/23/23 at 05:30Virgil H: Nice patina

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+
1 commentsJochen06/15/23 at 11:35Anaximander: So many of these large module Nikopolis coins (pen...

Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 18. Caracalla, HrHJ (2021) 8.18.36.19 (rev. only)Caracalla as Caesar, AD 195-98
AE 18, 3.43g, 17.65mm, 225°
obv. M AVR KAI. - ANTWNINo
Bare head r.
rev. NIKOPOLIT - PROC ICTR
Concordia stg. frontal, head l., holding in l. arm cornucopiae and in extended r.
hand patera
ref: a) AMNG I/1, 1501
b) Varbanov 2957
c) not in Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2021):
rev. No. 8.18.36.19 (same die)
obv. e.g. No. 8.18.7.9 (same die)
VF, dark green patina1 commentsJochen06/10/23 at 19:28vindelicus: Very nice coin.

Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 10, Commodus, HrHJ (2021) 8.10.08.03 #3Commodus, AD 177-192
AE 18, 3.33g, 17.81mm, 15°
obv. AVT M AVRH - KOMODOC
laureate head r.
rev. NEIKOPOLI P - RO - C EICTR (both R revers)
Pan, nude, walking r., holding with r. hand lagobolon over l.
shoulder and holding in l. hand vessel with 2 handles.
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1242 (1 ex., Wien, rev. from same die)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 2181 (same dies)
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.10.8.3 (same dies)
very rare (R8), EF
1 commentsJochen03/30/23 at 15:35Prieure de Sion: Mein (positiver) Neid sei Dir gewiss Jochen - sehr...

Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 17. Julia Domna, HrHJ(2021) 8.17.48.06 corr. (rev. only) Iulia Domna, AD 193-211
AE 17, 3.31g, 16.62mm, 30°
obv. IOV DOM - CEBACT
Bust, draped, r.
rev. NIKOPOLI PROC ICTRO
Big 8-pointed star
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov
c) not in Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2021):
rev. No. 8.17.48.6 corr. (same die, writes NIKOPOLITWN)
obv. e.g. No. 8.17.1.5 (same die)
VF, scarce
Pedigree:
ex Gorny&Mosch, Auktion 204, 3.5.12, im Lot 2979
1 commentsJochen01/30/23 at 18:24quadrans: Nice piece.. Smile

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
2 commentsJochen12/27/22 at 01:48Virgil H: Super fascinating reverse

Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 14. Septimius Severus, HrHJ (2012) 8.14.22.12Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 18, 3.66g, 18.02mm, 210°
obv. AV L C - CEVHROC
Laureate head r.
rev. NIKOPOLITWN PROC ICTR
Serpent coiled r.
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1419 var. (different rev. legend)
b) Varbanov 2579 var. (different rev. legend)
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2021) 8.14.22.12
VF, dark green patina1 commentsJochen06/05/22 at 10:18Timestheus: thumbs up

Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 14. Septimius Severus, HrHJ (2021) 8.14.43.03 (rev. only) Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 27, 12.56g, 27.12mm, 210°
struck under governor Lucius Aurelius Gallus
obv. AV K L CEP. - CEVHROC P
Laureate head r., slightly draped on l. shoulder
rev. VP AVR GALLOV NIKOPOLEITWN / PROC ICTR
Mountain god Haimos, nude to hips, std. l. on rocks, looking r., spear in l. arm, r.
hand on head, tree behind, below bear leaping r., chasing dear fleeing r.
in l. field AIMOC
ref. a) nicht in AMNG:
cf. AMNG I/1, 1315 (rev. only)
b) not in Varbanov
c) not in Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2021):
rev. No. 8.14.43.3 (same die)
obv. e.g. No. 8.14.4.5 (same die)
unpublished
very rare, about VF, nive green Malachite patina

Nikopolis is still good for surprises!
1 commentsJochen03/23/22 at 16:46*Alex: Nice patina

Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 10, Commodus, HrHJ (2021) 8.10.01.12 cf. (rev. only)Commodus, AD 177-192
AE 18, 2.86g, 18.20mm, 180°
obv. AVT KAI - KOMODOC
Laureate head r.
rev. N-EIKOPO-LI PROC ICTRO (from upper r. counterclockwise)
Eagle with open wings stg. frontal on thunderbolt, head erected r.
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not Varbanov
c) not in Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2021):
rev. cf. No. 8.10.1.12 (for the type only)
obv. e.g. No. 8.10.38.6 (same die)
probably unpublished
rarew, EF, brown patina2 commentsJochen01/03/22 at 20:48okidoki: excellent reverse

Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 25. Diadumenian, HrHJ (2020) 8.25.10.08 corr.Diadumenian, AD 217-218
AE 26, 11.02g, 26.13mm, 0°
struck under governor Ststius Longinus
obv. M OPELLI DIADOV - MENIANOC KAI
Bust, draped and cuirassed, seen from behind, bare-headed, r.
rev. VP CTA LONGINOV NIKOPOLITWN PROC ICTR
Hermes, nude, stg. l., bended forwards, with r. foot on rock, r. arm set on knee, l. hand with chlamys on back,
holding in extended r. hand lowered kerykeion
ref. a) not in AMNG:
cf. AMNG I/1, 1849 (for the type only)
b) Varbanov 3735 corr. (same dies, but writes MENIANOC K)
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2020) No. 8.25.10.8 corr. (same dies, but writes MENIANOC K)
VF, glossy black patina
Pedigree:
ex coll. Prof. Peter Robert Franke

Interesting depiction of the rock!1 commentsJochen10/22/21 at 18:02Jay GT4: Very cool

Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 18. Caracalla, HrHJ (2020) 8.18.52.09 (rev. only)Caracalla as Caesar, AD 195-198
AE 17, 2.88g, 16.80mm
obv. MAR AV KA - ANTWNI
Bare head r.
rev. NIKOPOLIT PROC ICTR
Basket with fruits, on both sides grapes hanging down
ref. a) not in AMNG:
cf. AMNG I/1, 1511 (for the type only)
b) not in Varbanov.
c) not in Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2020):
rev. No. 8.18.52.9
obv. e.g. No. 8.8.12 (writes MAR AVR L but I think it is MAR AV KA)
VF, dark green patina

1 commentsJochen07/03/21 at 11:42Jay GT4: Beautiful patina

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

1 commentsJochen12/20/20 at 09:37quadrans: Nice one

Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 14. Septimius Severus, HrHJ (2020) 8.14.01.45 (rev. only) Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 18, 2.83g, 18.13mm, 90°
obv. AV KAI - CEVHRO(sic!)
Laureate head r.
rev. NIKOPOLI PROC ICTRW
Eagle with closed wings stg. l.
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1410 (2 ex., Kopenhagen, Hoffman)
b) Varbanov 2337 (= AMNG 1410)
c) not in Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2020):
rev. No, 8.14.1.45 (same die)
obv. e.g. No. 8.14.1.46 (same die)
VF, black patina
1 commentsJochen12/11/20 at 12:31*Alex: Great eagle. I love the hooked beak.

Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 14. Septimius Severus, HrHJ (2020) 8.14.16.10 (rev. only)Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 15, 2.25g, 15.21mm, 225°
obv. AV K L CE - CEVHROC
Laureate head r.
rev. NIKOPOLI - PROC ICTR
Eros, nude, with crossed legs stg. frontal, leaning on inverted burning torch and cupping
his chin in his l. hand
ref. a) not in AMNG:
cf. AMNG I/1; 1368 (for the type only)
b) not in Varbanov
c) not in Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2020):
rev. No. 8.14.16.10
obv. e.g. No. 8.14.10.34 (same die?)
scarce, VF, black green patina
1 commentsJochen10/25/20 at 19:15okidoki: Nice Jochen

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 corrosion1 commentsJochen10/14/20 at 20:23rennrad12020: Nice coin!

Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 14. Septimius Severus, HrHJ (2020) 8.14.38.21 (rev. only)Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 19, 3.17g, 19.19mm, 180°
obv. AV K L - CEVHROC
Laureate head r.
rev. NIKOPOLI - PROC ICTR
Tyche, wearing kalathos, holding cornucopiae in l. arm and in extended r. hand rudder
ref. a) not in AMNG:
cf. AMNG I/1, 1398 (for the type only)
b) not in Varbanov
c) not in Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2020):
rev. No. 8.14.38.20 (same die)
obv. e.g. No. 8.14.1.45 (same die)
probably unpublished
rare, F+, dark green patina
1 commentsJochen09/25/20 at 15:03okidoki: very nice Very Happy

Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 14. Septimius Severus, HrHJ (2020) 8.18.10.06 (rev. only)Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 27, 10.96g, 26.94mm, 90°
struck under governor Aurelius Gallus
obv. AVT.L.CEPTI - CEVHROC P
Bust, cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. VP AVR GALLOV N - IKoPOLEITWN / PROC ICTRO
Hermes, nude, chlamys over l. shoulder and wearing winged boots, stg. frontal, head l.,
holding kerykeion in l. arm and purse in extended r. hand: at his feet the ram stg. r.
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1305
b) Varbanov 2623
c) not in Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2020):
rev. No. 8.18.10.6 corr. (for Caracalla, same die, writes ICTR)
obv. e,g, No. 8.14.6.2 (same die)
VF, dark green patina
Pedigree:
ex CNG E-Sale 476, Lot 234
ex coll. BLS

Another example for a parallel issue for members of the imperial family.
1 commentsJochen09/23/20 at 07:44shanxi: very nice

Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 14. Septimius Severus, HrHJ (2018) 8.14.38.14 (rev. only)Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 26, 12.85g, 26.31mm, 180°
struck under governor Aurelius Gallus
obv. AV.K.L.C. - CEVHROC P
Laureate head r
rev. VP AVR GALLO - V NIKOPOLIT. / PROC ICT
Tyche in long garment and mantle, wearing kalathos, stg. frontal,, head l., holding in l.
arm cornucopiae and in extended r. hand rudder
re. a) not in AMNG:
rev. AMNG I/!, 1319
obv. AMNG I/1, 1318
b) not in Varbanov
c) not in Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018):
rev. No. 8.14.38.14 (same die)
obv. e.g. No. 8.14.1.12 (same die)
VF, some smoothing, dark green patina
Pedigree:
ex CNG Electronic Auction 465, Lot 225, 8. April 2020
ex Freeman & Sear MBS 1 (10 March 1995), lot 505.
From the Jack A. Frazer collection

1 commentsJochen05/02/20 at 09:34quadrans: Nice piece.. Smile

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
1 commentsJochen02/06/20 at 17:21quadrans: Nice piece.. Smile

Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 14. Septimius Severus, HrHJ (2018) 8.14.01.27 cf. unpublishedSeptimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 25, 9.88g, 25.49mm, 210°
struck under govenor Ovinius Tertullus
obv. AVT KAI L CEPT[I] - CEVHROC PER
Bust, draped and cuirassed, seen from behind, laureate, r.
rev. VP OVINI.TERTVLLOV NIKOPOLIT PROC ICTR
Eagle with closed wings on palm branch stg. r., head with laurel wreath in beak turned
l.
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov
c) not in Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018):
rev. not listed
cf. No. 8.14.1.27 (for the type only)
obv. e.g. No. 8.14.9.12 (same die)
unpublished
rare, VF+, black green patina

Never seen an eagle on palm branch for Nikopolis!
1 commentsJochen02/02/20 at 18:41quadrans: Sweet...

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.
1 commentsJochen01/15/20 at 15:53okidoki: very nice reverse

Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 18. Caracalla, HrHJ (2018) 8.18.10.15 (rev. only)Caracalla, AD 198-217
AE 18, 3.32g, 18.03mm, 30°
obv. AV K M AV[RH] - ANTWNEINOC
Laureate head r.
rev. NIKOPOLIT - P - ROC ICT
Hermes, nude, stg. frontal, head l.,. chlamys over l. arm, holding kerykeion in l. arm and in
extended r. hand purse
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov
c) not in Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018):
rev. No. 8.18.10.15 (same die)
obv. e.g. No. 8.18.21.4 (same die)
about VF, dark green patina

1 commentsJochen12/11/19 at 20:29quadrans: Nice piece.. Smile

Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 14. Septimius Severus, HrHJ (2018) 8.14.07.16 corr.Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 26, 11.07g, 25.67mm, 0°
time of Pollenius Auspex (Pat Lawrence)
obv. [AV] - KAI L CE - CEVHROC
Laureate head r.
rev. NIKOPO - LI - TWN PROC ICTR
Apollo Sauroktonos, nude, with crossed legs (r. leg in front), stg. r., l. hand on tree
stump on which lizard is creeping upwards, r. hand with olive branch drawn
backwards
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.14. 7.16 corr. (writes r. hand with arrow
drawn backwards)
rare, VF, black green patina
2 commentsJochen10/28/19 at 07:52shanxi: nice one

Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 18. Caracalla, HrHJ (2018) 8.18.48.17 var. (rev. only)Caracalla, AD 198-217
AE 17, 2.92g, 17.22mm, 30°
obv. AV K M AV - ANTWNI
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r
rev. NIKOPOLITWN PROC I
Crescent with 4 stars: 1 star in the cavity, the other 3 in an arc above
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not Varbanov
c) not in Hristova/Hoeft/Jerkov (2018):
rev. No. 8.18.48.17 var. (different depiction of stars)
obv. e.g. No. 8.18.53.7 corr. (same die, writes ANTWNIN)
About VF, dark green patina

1 commentsJochen05/09/19 at 03:44Jay GT4: Nice one Jochen

Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 14. Septimius Severus, HrHJ (2018) 8.14.22.01 (rev. only)Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 17, 3.25g, 16.67mm, 15°
obv. AV - L C - CEVHROC
Laureare head r.
rev. NIKOPOLI PROC IC
Snake in 4 Coils erecting r.
ref. a) not in AMNG:
cf. AMNG I/1, 1419 (for the type only)
b) not in Varbanov
c) not in Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018):
rev. No. 8.14.22.11 (same die)
obv. e.g. No. 8.14.1.58 (same die)
F+, dark green patina
1 commentsJochen05/06/19 at 16:26quadrans: great reverse

Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 23. Macrinus, HrHJ (2018) 8.23.46.06 (plate coin)Macrinus, AD 217-218
AE 27, 14.01g, 27.34mm, 45°
struck under governor Marcus Claudius Agrippa
obv. AV K OPPEL CE - VH MAKRINOC
laureate head r.
rev. VP AGRIPPA NIKOPOLITWN PROC / C ICTRW
city-gate with three towers, all with three pinnacles, closed double-door
ref. a) not in AMNG:
cf. AMNG I/1, 1826 (for Diadumenian)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 3383
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.23.46.6 (plate coin)
very rare, VF/EF, dark-brown patina, a wunderful coin!
16 commentsJochen04/11/19 at 06:52Ancient Aussie: Love this coin.

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!
1 commentsJochen12/30/18 at 03:04rennrad12020: Rare indeed, nice!

Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 23. Macrinus, HrHJ (2018) 8.25.05.06 (rev. only, for Diadumenian)Macrinus, AD 217-218
AE 26, 11.43g, 26.37mm, 180°
struck under governor Marcus Claudius Agrippa
obv. AVT K OPPEL - MAKRINO --- C
Bust, cuirassed, seen from front, laureate, r., aegis on l. shoulder, gorgoneion on breast
plate
rev. VP AGRIPPA - NIKOPOLITWN / PROC ICT / [RW]
Demeter in long double chiton, veiled, stg. frontal and looking l., resting
with raised l. hand on long burning torch and holding in lowered r. hand grain-ears over
burning altar
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov
c) not in Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018)
rev. No. 8.25.5.6 (for Diadumenian, same die)
obv. from an unknown die
probably unpublished
rare, about VF/F+, glossy dark green patina

A new example for a parallel issue for members of the imperial family!1 commentsJochen12/21/18 at 20:27quadrans: Great coin Smile

, and details,

Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 10. Commodus, HrHJ (2018) 8.10.32.10 (plate coin)Commodus, AD 177-192
AE 28, 11.31g, 120°
struck under governor Caecilius Servilianus
obv. AV - T KAI MAR AVRH - KOMODOC
Laureate head r.
rev. HGEMO KAIK CEBIL - NEIKOPO PROC IC - T
Bearded river god, leaning l., holding water plant in extended r. hand and resting with l.
elbow on vase from which water flows l.
ref. a) not in AMNG:
cf. AMNG I/1, 1235 (for the type only)
b) not in Varbanov:
cf. #2146 (for the type only)
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.10.32.10 (this coin)
VF, black green patina
Pedigree:
ex CNG, E-Auction 227, Lot 242, February 2010
1 commentsJochen12/14/18 at 04:59Jay GT4: Nice one!

Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 10. Commodus, HrHJ (2018) 8.10.35.01 (rev) cf.Commodus, AD 177-192
AE 17, 2.96g
obv. AVT KAI - KOMODOC
Laureate head r.
rev. NIKOPOL - I PROC ICTR
Nemesis, in long garment and mantle, stg. frontal, head l., holding in l. arm cubit and
raising r. hand to mouth; at her feet the wheel
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov
c) not in Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018):
rev. not listed
obv. e.g. 8.10.4.4 (central coin, same die!)
probably unpublished
very rare, S+, stripped

Nikopolis is still good for a surprise!1 commentsJochen12/05/18 at 16:35okidoki: excellent and stylistic congrats Jochen wunderschö...

Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 10. Commodus, HrHJ (2018) 8.10.47.7 corr.Commodus, AD 177-192
AE 18, 2.94g, 17.51mm, 180°
obv. AVT KAI A - V KOMODOC
Laureate head r.
rev. NIKOPOLITWN PROC ICT / RON(sic!)
Tripod, central and l. foot entwined by snake, head r.
ref- a) AMNG I/1, 1250 (1 ex., Wien)
b) not in Varbanov
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.10.47.7 corr.
F-/F+

This is the first coin, where the unknown legend in ex. is decipherably. Until now the ex. was always outside the flan. But already the depicted coins have had remains of the legend in ex. Now the legend is completed.
1 commentsJochen10/21/18 at 00:48EB: Excellent, congrats!

Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 14. Septimius Severus, HrHJ (2018) 8.14.22.06 (plate coin)Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 20, 3.44g
obv. AV K L . - CEVHROC
Laureate head r.
rev. NIKOPOLI PROC ICTRW
snake coiled r.
ref. a) not in AMNG:
AMNG I/1, 1418 (for the type only)
b) not in Varbanov
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.14.22.6 (this coin)
about VF, dark green patina1 commentsJochen05/07/18 at 13:58okidoki: very nice Jochen

Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 14. Septimius Severus, HrHJ (2018) 8.14.10.36 (plate coin)Septimius Severus, AD 193--211
AE 16, 3.26g, 15.64mm, 180°
obv. AV KAI CEP - CEVHROC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOLIT - PROC ICT
Cock advancing r., stepping on snake which is erecting in front of him
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1416, pl. XX, 7 (1 ex., Bukarest)
b) not in Varbanov
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.14.10.36 (this coin)
extremely rare (R9), EF, dark green patina

Pick writes: "An unusual type!" The rev is known from a coin of Caracalla HrHJ (2017) No. 8.18.10.22, extremely rare too.1 commentsJochen11/18/17 at 17:29ancientone: Neat coin!

Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 14. Septimius Severus, HrHJ (2018) 8.14.20.12 (plate coin)Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 28, 14.62g, 27.97mm, 180°
struck under governor Ovinius Tertullus
obv. AV K L C - CEVHROC
Laureate head r.
rev. VPA.OOV TERTVLLOV NIKOPO POC(sic!) ICTRO
Asklepios in himation,stg. frontal, looking l., resting with r. arm on his snake staff
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.14.20.12 (this coin)
very rare, F+, emerald green patina

Rev. known from Caracalla, HrHJ (2018) No. 8.18.20.1 corr. Another example of a parallel issue for members of the imperial family.
1 commentsJochen11/04/17 at 02:10Randygeki(h2): Love that green

Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 14. Septimius Severus, HrHJ (2018) 8.14.09.08 (plate coin)Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 26, 12.2g
struck under governor Aurelius Gallus
obv. AV K L CEP. - CEVHROC
Bust, laureate, r., slightly draped on l. shoulder
rev. VP AVR GALLOV.NIKOPOLITWN PROC I
Nike in long double chiton advancing l., holding in l. arm palm branch and in extended r.
hand wreath
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1301 var. (without drapery and NIKOPOLIT)
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.14.9.8 (plate coin)
F+

The bust of this obv. die is always slightly draped on the l. shoulder. Therefore the following types should be corrected:
- No. 8.14.4.7 (Athena)
- No. 8.14.9.11 (Nike with biga)
- No. 8.14.38.15 (Tyche)
This obv. die seems to be one of the rarer ones.
2 commentsJochen06/02/17 at 16:47Jochen: 8.14.9.7 has HR ligate and NIKOPOLIT.

Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 14. Septimius Severus, HrHJ (2018) 8.14.09.08 (plate coin)Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 26, 12.2g
struck under governor Aurelius Gallus
obv. AV K L CEP. - CEVHROC
Bust, laureate, r., slightly draped on l. shoulder
rev. VP AVR GALLOV.NIKOPOLITWN PROC I
Nike in long double chiton advancing l., holding in l. arm palm branch and in extended r.
hand wreath
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1301 var. (without drapery and NIKOPOLIT)
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.14.9.8 (plate coin)
F+

The bust of this obv. die is always slightly draped on the l. shoulder. Therefore the following types should be corrected:
- No. 8.14.4.7 (Athena)
- No. 8.14.9.11 (Nike with biga)
- No. 8.14.38.15 (Tyche)
This obv. die seems to be one of the rarer ones.
2 commentsJochen04/24/17 at 11:17archivum: This looks like 8.14.9.7 to me; for 8.14.9.8 see (...

Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 14. Septimius Severus, HrHJ (2018) 8.14.31.04 (plate coin)Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 26, 12.29g, 26.24mm, 180°
struck under Aurelius Gallus
obv. AV K L C - CEVHROC P
Laureate head r., slightly draped on l. shoulder
rev. VP AVR GALLOV NIKOPOLITWN PROC IC
Kybele, wearing mural crown, std. side saddle r. on lion, leaping r., holding sceptre and
tympanon, looking r.
ref. a) not in AMNG:
cf. AMNG I/, 1316 (for the type only)
b) not in Varbanov:
cf. #2687 (= AMNG 1316)
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.14.31.4 (this coin)
very rare, F+, rough1 commentsJochen02/25/17 at 23:38Randygeki(h2): Thats cool

Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 26. Elagabal, HrHJ (2018) 8.26.38.24 (plate coin)Elagabal, AD 218-222
AE 27, 13.93g, 27.48mm, 180°
struck under governor Novius Rufus
obv. AVT K M AVRH - ANTWNEINOC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. VP NOBIOV ROVFOV NIKO - POLITWN PROC ICTRON
Tyche in long garment and mantle, wearing kalathos, stg. l.,
holding cornucopiae in l. arm and in outstretched r. hand rudder set on globe
ref. a) nicht in AMNG
b) Varbanov (engl.) 4086
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.26.38.24 (plate coin)
VF/about VF, rev. with some corrosion1 commentsJochen01/16/17 at 04:42SRukke: Beautiful coin.

Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 14. Septimius Severus, HrHJ (2018) 8.14.04.21 (plate coin)Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 27, 11.70g, 27.28mm, 180°
struck under governor Aurelius Gallus
obv. AV.K.L.CEP - CEVHROC P
Laureate head r.
rev. VP.AV.GALL - NIKOPOLIT. / .PROC I
Athena, helmeted, in long girded double chiton, stg. frontal, head r., resting with raised r. hand on
inverteded spear and holding with r. hand shield set on small column
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1292 (2 ex., Wien, Wiczay)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 2593 (= AMNG 1292)
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.14.4.21 (this coin)
F+, nearly black patina, scratches, some letters on rev.tooled
1 commentsJochen12/19/16 at 20:14Jay GT4: Very nice Jochen!

Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 14. Septimius Severus, HrHJ (2018) 8.14.08.31 #2 (plate coin)Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 17, 2.40g, 17.4mm, 30°
obv. AV K L - CEVHRO - c
Laureate head r.
rev. NIKOPO - L - IT PROC IC
Dionysos, nude, wearing boots, stg. frontal, head r., resting with raised r. hand on
ribboned thyrsos and holding l. hand over head
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) Varbanov (engl.) 2264
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.14.8.31 (this coin)
about VF, dark green Patina

An unusual depiction of Dionysos, reminds of Apollo Lykeios from Markianopolis.
1 commentsJochen08/02/16 at 05:57quadrans: Great coin..and details..

Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 17. Julia Domna, HrHJ (2018) 8.17.48.06 (plate coin)Iulia Domna, AD 193-211
AE 17, 3.16g, 16.81mm, 30°
obv. EIOVLI - [DOMN] CE
Bust, draped, r.
rev. NIK[OPOLITWN] - PROC ICTRO
Big 8-pointed star with dots at the points
ref. a) not in AMNG:
cf. AMNG I/1, 1487/88 (for the type only)
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.17.48.6 (this coin)
F+, dark green patina, legends only partially readable1 commentsJochen08/02/16 at 05:56quadrans: Nice Domna..

Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 26. Elagabal, HrHJ (2018) 8.26.22.14 (plate coin)Elagabal, AD 218-222
AE 26, 9.91g, 25.93mm, 0°
struck under governor Novius Rufus
obv. AVT K M AVRH - ANTWNEINOC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, seen from behind, laureate, r.
rev. VP NOBIOV ROFOV NIKOPOLITWN / PROC IC (WN and PR ligate)
in l. and r. field TR - ON
Glykon snake with crown in 4 elaborated coils erecting r.
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1998 (like ex. #2, Wien; but Pick doesn't differentiate between different
dies)
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.26.22.14 (this coin)
about VF, glossy green patina2 commentsJochen08/02/16 at 05:54quadrans: Lovely coin..

Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 17. Julia Domna, HrHJ (2018) 8.17.48.08 var.Julia Domna, AD 193-211
AE 16, 3.47g, 16.49mm, 0°
obv. IOVLIA DOMNA CEBA
Bust, draped, r.
rev. NIKOPOLITWN PROC ICTRO
Large 8-pointed star, dots at the points
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1487 var. (has ICTR)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 2871
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) 8.17.48.8 var. (has ICTR)
VF, black green patina
1 commentsJochen03/17/16 at 11:40Mat: Great portrait and coin

Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 14. Septimius Severus, HrHJ (2018) 8.14.10.35Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 16, 2.82g, 16.43mm, 195°
obv. AV KAI CE - CEVHROC
laureate head r.
rev. NIKOPO - LITWN
Hermes, nude, without chlamys, stg. l., holding in l. arm kerykeion and in extended r. hand purse.
ref. a) not in AMNG:
cf. AMNG I/1, 1340 (only for the type)
b) not in Varbanov (engl.):
cf. #2458 (= AMNG 1340)
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.14.10.35 (same dies)
scarce, F+, nice green patina1 commentsJochen03/03/16 at 20:21Mat: Nice coin!

Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 14. Septimius Severus, HrHJ (2018) 8.14.48.44 (plate coin)Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 16, 2.01g, 16.02g, 30°
obv. AV KAI CE - CEVHROC
laureate head r.
rev. NIKOPOLITWN PROC ICTRO
Crescent with 1 8-pointed star in the cavity
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1436 (like ex. #2, Paris)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 2565
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.14.48.44 (this coin)
rare, F+, light green patina1 commentsJochen02/26/16 at 02:07Jay GT4: Very cool

Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 10. Commodus, HrHJ (2018) 8.10.07.07 corr. (plate coin)Commodus, AD 177-193
AE 19, 3.49g, 19.28mm, 225°
obv. AVT KAI K - OMODOC
laureate head r.
rev. NEI - KOPO - LI PROC ICCT
Apollo, nude, chlamys over l. shoulder, stg. l., holding branch in lowered r. hand
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) Varbanov (engl.) 2184 (rev. only)
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.10.7.7 corr. (plate coin, writes 7.5)
rare, F+/VF, dark green patina1 commentsJochen02/08/16 at 22:16ancientone: Great coin!

Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 23. Macrinus, HrHJ (2018) 8.23.01.07 Macrinus, AD 217-218
AE 27, 10.48g, 26.69mm, 180°
struck under governor Statius Longinus
obv. AVT K M OPELIOC - CEVH MAKRINOC
laureate head r., slightly draped on l. shoulder
rev. VP CTATI LONGINOV NI - KOPOLITWN PRO / C ICTRON
Zeus. in himation, enthroned l., resting with raised l. hand on long sceptre and holding in extended r. hand patera
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1720 (3 ex., Athen, Paris, trade)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 3552
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.23.1.7 (same dies)
scarce (R5), VF+, black green patina1 commentsJochen12/23/15 at 17:49Jay GT4: I like this one

Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 18. Caracalla, HrHJ (2018) 8.18.04.04 (plate coin)Caracalla, AD 198-217
AE 28, 12.74g, 27.82mm, 210°
struck under governor Aurelius Gallus
obv. AV K M.AVR.- ANTWNEINOC
laureate head r.
rev. VP AV GALLOV - NIKOPOLITWN / PROC I
Athena, in long double chiton and helmeted, stg. r., resting with raised r. hand on inverted
spear and holding with l. hand shield set on ground.
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.18.4.4 (this coin)
scarce, F+, dark green patina
1 commentsJochen10/30/15 at 14:04okidoki: for me aVF Smile

Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 14. Septimius Severus, HrHJ (2018) 8.14.14.40 (plate coin)Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 26, 10.71g, 26.17mm, 210°
struck under governor Aurelius Gallus
obv. AVT L CEPT. - CEVHR PER
Laureate head r.
rev. VP AV GALLOV - NIKOPOLITWN / PROC I.
Herakles, nude, lion's skin over l. arm, stg. r., resting with r. hand on club and holding in
extended r. hand the apples
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.):
cf. #2613 (rev. only)
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.14.14.40 (this coin)
scarce, S+, stripped
1 commentsJochen10/01/15 at 08:26David Atherton: Good portrait.

Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 14. Septimius Severus, HrHJ (2018) 8.14.47.32 (plate coin) Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 26, 12.05g, 26.45mm, 15°
struck under governor Aurelius Gallus
obv. AV.K.L.CEP. - CEVHROC P
laureate head r.
rev. VP AVR.GALLOV.NIKOPOLIT / PROC IC
Eagle with closed wings stg. l. on decorated altar, head with wreath in beak erected r., on
both sides a standard
ref. a) not in AMNG:
cf. AMNG I/1, 1330 (for the type only)
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.14.47.32 (this coin)
scarce, about VF, glossy dark green patina
1 commentsJochen08/18/15 at 12:30okidoki: Hi Jochen, very nice with dito patina

Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 14. Septimius Severus, HrHJ (2018) 8.14.20.14 (plate coin)Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 27, 9.69g, 26.76mm, 30°
struck under governor Aurelius Gallus
obv. AV K.L.CEP. - CEVHROC P
laureate head r.
rev. VP.AV.GALL - OV.NIKOPOLI PROC I
Asklepios in himation stg. frontal, head l., resting with r. hand on snake staff set in arm
pit, l. hand at hip
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.14.20.14 (this coin)
rare, F+, brown patina, roughness
1 commentsJochen08/07/15 at 15:18rexesq: Very cool, i likw it.

Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 10. Commodus, HrHJ (2018) 8.10.32.17 (plate coin)Commodus, AD 177-192
AE 27, 12.88g, 27.25mm, 90°
struck under governor Caecilius Servilianus
obv. AV - T KAI - MAR AVRH - KOMODOC
laureate head r.
rev. H - GEMO KAIKI CERBEILIA NEIKOPO PROC ICT (from 1h)
River god, nude to hips, leaning l., holding in extended r. hand reet and resting with l. arm on
overturned vase from which water is flowing l.
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1235, pl. XVII, 3 (ex. #2, Mandl)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 2146 var. (rev. legend)
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.10.32.17 (plate coin)
F+, dark green patina

Another variant of this type.
1 commentsJochen08/06/15 at 18:43Skyler: Nice mature portrait and nice patina

Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 26. Elagabal, HrHJ (2018) 8.26.09.06 var. (plate coin)Elagabal, AD 218-222
AE 26, 12.08g, 26.47mm, 330°
struck under governor Novius Rufus
obv. AVT K M AVR - ANTWKEINOC(sic!)
laureate head r.
rev. VP NOBIOV ROVFOV NIKOPOLITWN PRO (PR ligate)
in l. field one below the other C IC / TR
in r. field ON
Nike in long double chiton, stg. frontal, head l., holding palm branch in l. arm and in raised
r. hand wreath; at her feet r. a shield
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1925 var. (without legend error)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 4025 var. (= AMNG 1925)
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.26.9.6. var. (this coin)
F/F+, blunt black green patina
1 commentsJochen07/14/15 at 08:12David Atherton: Nice portrait.

Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 10. Commodus, HrHJ (2018) 8.10.01.07Commodus, AD 177-192
AE 28, 12.29g, 27.79mm, 180°
struck under governor Caecilius Servilianus
obv. AV - T KAI MAR AVRH - KOMODOC
laureate head r.
rev. HGEM KAIK C - ERBILEI - NEIKOPO PROC I - C T
Zeus, in Himation, enthroned l., holding scepter in raised l. hand and patera in extended r. Hand; at his feet l. eagle stg. l., head turned r.
ref. a) not in AMNG:
cf. AMNG I/1, 1230/31 (for the type only)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 2141 var. (different rev. legend)
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.10.1.7 (same dies)
F+, dark green patina
pedigree:
ex CNG Auction 352, Lot 228
ex coll. Dr. George Spradlng1 commentsJochen06/16/15 at 17:50quadrans: Another very nice Provincial Commodus..

Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 10. Commodus, HrHJ (2018) 8.10.32.12 (plate coin)Commodus, AD 177-192
AE 28, 10.84g, 27.73mm, 90°
struck under governor Caecilius Servilianus
obv. AV - T KAI MAR AVRH - KOMODOC
laureate head r.
rev. HGEMO KAIKILEI CERBILEIA NEIKOPO PROC ICTR
River god, bearded, nude to hips, leaning l., holding long water plant in extended r. hand
and resting with l. arm on overturned vase from which water flows l.
ref. a) not in AMNG:
cf. AMNG I/1, 1235 (for the type only)
b) not in Varbanov (engl.):
cf. #2147 (for the type only)
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.10.32.12 (plate coin)
VF, green brown surfaces
Pedigree:
ex. CNG Auction 351, Lot 461
ex. coll. Dr. George Spradling

The legend KAIKILEI CERBILEIA I have never seen before.1 commentsJochen06/16/15 at 17:49quadrans: Great revers...

Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 26. Elagabal, HrHJ (2018) 8.26.38.10 (plate coin, rev.)Elagabal, AD 218-222
AE 26, 12.05g, 26.38mm, 180°
struck under governor Novius Rufus
obv. AVT K M AVRH - ANTWNEINOC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, seen from behind, laureate, r.
rev. VP NOBIOV ROVFOV - NIKOPOLITWN PRO(sic!) ICT (PR ligate)
in l. and r. field R - ON
Tyche in long garment and mantle, wearing kalathos, stg. frontal, head l.,
holding cornucopiae in l. arm and in extended r. hand rudder
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1972 var. (has PROC)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 4080 var. (has PROC)
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.26.38.10 (this coin, obv.)
F+, brown patina, flan damage at 9h

Note: I think the usual legend is actually PRO ICT, which in error has been read as PROC ICT!
1 commentsJochen05/27/15 at 18:16David Atherton: Nice!

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

2 commentsJochen04/03/15 at 03:22quadrans: lovely..

Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 14. Septimius Severus, HrHJ (2018) 8.14.53.14 (plate coin)Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 19, 4.31g, 18.89mm, 45°
obv. AV KAI CE - CEVHROC
Laureate head r.
rev. NIKOPOLIT PR - OC ICT
Lion walking r.
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1405 (1 ex., Wien)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 2388 (same dies)
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.14.53.14 (plate coin)
F+/about VF, black green patina, oval flan1 commentsJochen03/23/15 at 19:28Skyler: Nice reverse

Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 14. Septimius Severus, HrHJ (2018) 8.14.03.13 #1 (plate coin)Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 17, 2.92g, 17.39mm, 240°
obv. AV KAI - CEVHROC
laureate head r.
rev. [N]IKOPOLI - T PROC [ICT]
Hera, in long garment and mantle, stg. l., holding patera in outstretched r. hand and
resting with raised l. hand on sceptre
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1351 var.
b) Varbanov (engl.) 2380 var. (has AV KAI C)
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.14.3.13 (plate coin)
F+, olive-green patina, rev. excentrically struck1 commentsJochen03/20/15 at 17:23Matthew C5: very nice

Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 25. Diadumenian, HrHJ (2018) 8.25.20.03 #2 (plate coin)Diadumenian, AD 217-218
AE 27, 10.91g, 26.65mm, 0°
struck under governor Marcus Claudius Agrippa
obv. K M OPPEL ANTWNI DIADOVMENIANO - C
Bare head r.
rev. VP AGRIPPA NIKO - POLITWN PROC ICTRW
Asklepios, in himation, stg. frontal, head l., resting with r. hand on snake staff set in arm pit, l. hand at hip
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1805
b) Varbanov (engl.) 3670
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.25.20.3 (plate coin)
about VF, dark green patina
3 commentsJochen10/20/14 at 09:46quadrans: I agree very nice..

Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 00. pseudo-autonomous, HrHJ (2020) 8.0.53.02 (plate coin)AE 13, 1.09g, 13.42mm, 180°
2nd - 3rd century AD
obv. [NEIKOPOL] - EITWN
Laureate head of Apollo r.
rev. PR[O]C IC
Lion leaping r.
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.0.53.2 (this coin)
scarce, about VF, dark green patina
1 commentsJochen10/05/14 at 20:21v-drome: interesting little coin! very nice.

Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 14. Septimius Severus, HrHJ (2018) 8.14.20.13 (plate coin)Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 27, 11.04g, 26.83mm, 180°
struck under governor Aurelius Gallus
obv. AV.K.L.C. - CEVHROC P
laureate head r., slightly draped on l. shoulder
rev. VP.AV.GALLOV. - NIKOPOLITWN / PROC I
Asklepios in himation, stg. frontal, head l., resting with r. hand on snake staff set in armpit,
l. hand at hip
ref. a) not in AMNG:
rev. AMNG I/1, 1307 var. (has NIKOPOLITW)
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.14.20.13 (plate coin)
rare, about VF/F+, brown green patina, flan crack at 7 o'clock1 commentsJochen08/15/14 at 10:41Sam: A very interesting coin and wonderful addition.

Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 14. Septimius Severus, HrHJ (2018) 8.14.04.02 #2Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 27, 12.00g, 27.19mm, 210°
struck under governor Ovinius Tertullus
obv. AV.K.L.CEP. - CEVHROC P
Bust, draped and cuirassed, seen from behind, laureate r.
rev. VPA OOV TERTVLLOV NIKOPOLIT PROC IC (from upper right)
Athena in long double chiton and helmeted, stg. l., holding in lowered l. hand
spear and shield set on ground and in extended r. hand patera over burning altar
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.14.4.2
scarce (R6), about EF/VF, dark green patina1 commentsJochen07/18/14 at 22:37rennrad12020: Nice NadI!

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. 1 commentsJochen07/08/14 at 17:06quadrans: Nice coin.... Smile

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
2 commentsJochen06/29/14 at 18:11David Atherton: Awesome portrait and charming reverse. I love it!

Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 18. Caracalla, HrHJ (2018) 8.18.10.02 (plate coin)Caracalla, AD 198-217
AE 26, 10.10g, 25.89mm, 195°
struck under governor Ovinius Tertullus
obv. AV K M AVR - ANTWNINOC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. VPA OOVIN TERTV[LLOV] NIKOPO ROC(sic!) I
Hermes, nude, chlamys over l. shoulder, stg. frontal, head l., holding kerykeion in l. arm
and in extended r. hand purse
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1521 (1 ex., Löbbecke)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 3120 (cites AMNG 1521)
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.18.10.2 (plate coin)
rare, F+, dark green patina

In all references the end of the rev. legend is unreadable! Here it is obviously ROC I, a legend error!
1 commentsJochen06/28/14 at 16:52*Alex: Great reverse and a nice find!

Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 18. Caracalla, HrHJ (2018) 8.18.09.09Caracalla, AD 198-217
AE 27, 14.18g, 27.44mm, 195°
struck under governor Aurelius Gallus
obv. AV.K.M.AVR. - ANTWNINOC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, seen from behind, laureate, r.
rev. VP AV GALLOV - NIKOPOLITWN PROC I
Nike in long garment, tiptoed stg.l., holding in l. arm palm branch and in extended r. hand wreath
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1542 (1 ex., Sofia, there another ex.)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 3042
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.18.9.9
F+, dark green glossy patina
1 commentsJochen06/17/14 at 20:31quadrans: Nice pice..

Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 14. Septimius Severus, HrHJ (2018) 8.14.32.20 (plate coin)Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 26, 9.3g
struck under governor Aurelius Gallus
obv. AV - T L CEPT - CEVHR PER
laureate head r.
rev. VP AVR GALLOV.NIKOPOLIT PROC IC
Bearded river god, nude to hips, leaning l., holding in raised r. hand big water plant and
resting with l. arm on vase, from which water flows l.
ref. a) not in AMNG:
rev. AMNG I/1, 1313 var. (has NIKOPOLI)
obv. e.g. AMNG I/1, 1315 (Haimos)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 2663a
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.14.32.20 (plate coin)
about very fine, dark green patina1 commentsJochen04/28/14 at 04:57quadrans: Beautiful..

Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 26. Elagabal, HrHJ (2018) 8.26.03.05 (plate coin)Elagabal, AD 218-222
AE 26, 12.64g, 30°
struck under governor Novius Rufus
obv. AVT K M AVRH - ANTWNEINOC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, seen from behind, laureate, r.
rev. VP NOBIOV ROVFo - V - NIKOPOLITWN PR / OC IC
Felicitas in long garment and mantle, stg. frontal, head l., resting with raised l. hand on
long kerykeion and holding in extended l. hand patera
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1971 var. (has ANTWNINOC)
b) not in Varbanov (engl.):
cf. #3897 (laureate head r.)
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.26.3.5 (plate coin)
scarce, VF, dark green patina
pedigree:
ex CNG Electronic Auction 32, lot 2051 commentsJochen03/28/14 at 06:45areich: Great coin!

Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 22. Geta, HrHJ (2018) 8.22.38.01 (plate coin)Geta as Caesar, AD 198-209
AE 25, 9.96g, 25.38mm, 180°
struck under governor Aurelius Gallus
obv. [L CEPTIMI G]ETAC KAICAR
Bust, draped, seen from front, bare-headed, r.
rev. VPA AVR GALLOV.NIKOPOLI / PROC IC
Tyche in long garment and mantle, wearing kalathos, stg. frontal, head l., holding cornucopiae in l. arm
and in extended r. hand rudder.
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1658 var.
b) Varbanov (engl.) 3265 var. (= AMNG 1658)
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.22.38.1 (plate coin)
very rare (R6), about VF, dark green patina

2 commentsJochen03/12/14 at 23:33David Atherton: Awesome portrait.

Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 22. Geta, HrHJ (2018) 8.22.14.05 #2 (plate coin)Geta as Caesar, AD 198-209
AE 16, 2.38g, 16.32mm, 210°
obv. L C KAI - GETAC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, bare-headed, r.
rev. NIKOPOLITWN PROC IC
Bearded head of Herakles r.
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.22.14.5 (plate coin)
VF, dark green Patina

Note: Probably a cast copy from an authentic coin. See "Bulgarian Imitation?", 2.11.2018, in http://www.forumancientcoins.com/board/index.php?board=9.01 commentsJochen03/02/14 at 05:34quadrans: Beautiful..

Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 25. Diadumenian, HrHJ (2018) 8.25.05.07 (plate coin)Diadumenian, AD 217-218
AE 28, 12.18g, 27.73mm, 195°
struck under governor Statius Longinus
obv. KM OPELLI ANTONI - DIADOVMENIANOC
Bare head r., drapery on l. shoulder
rev. VP CTATI LONGINO - V - NIKOPOLITWN PRO / C ICTRO
Demeter (or Kore), unveiled, but with long drooping mantle over girded double chiton, stg. l., holding two
grain ears in lowered r. hand and resting with raised l. hand on long sceptre.
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1837 (4 ex., Imhoof, Mionnet, Schmidt, Hoffmann)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 3745
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.25.5.7 (plate coin)
d) Megaw NIC4.13c
VF, dark green patina, fine style
same rev. like Macrinus #1732

The garment is interesting because here the short chiton seems to be gathered above the knee. I have never seen this feature. 2 commentsJochen03/02/14 at 05:30quadrans: Nice one Very Happy

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