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Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 14. Septimius Severus, HrHJ (2023) 8.14.09.07 var. (rev. only)Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 27, 13.89g, 26.78, 180°
struck under governor Aurelius Gallus
Obv.: AV K L CE - CEVHROC P (HR ligate)
Bust, draped and cuirassed, seen from behind, laureate r.
Rev.: VP AVR GALLOV NIKOPOLITWN PROC I
Nike advancing tip-toed l., holding in l. arm palm branch and in extended r.
hand wreath
Ref.: a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov
c) not in Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2023):
rev. No. 8.14.9.7 var. (has NIKOPOLI)
obv. e.g. No. 8.14.1.11 (same die)
probably unpublished
very rare, F+, patina damageJochenDec 22, 2023

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 commentsJochenDec 22, 2023

Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 10. Commodus, HrHJ (2023) 8.10.47.03 corr. (rev. only)Commodus, AD 177-192
AE 17, 3.23g, 17.39mm, 210°
Obv.. AVT KAI AV - KOMOOC
Laureate head r.
Rev.: NIKOPOL - I- PROC IC
Altar with snake coiled around omphalos
Ref.: a) AMNG I/1, 1249.
b) Varbanov 2198 corr. (same dies, but writes "laureate and cuirassed")
c) not in Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2023):
rev. No.8.10.27.2 corr. (same die, omphalos not mentioned)
obv. e.g. No. 8.10.47.1 (same die)
SS, black brown patina
JochenDec 22, 2023

Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 10. Commodus, HrHj (2023) 8.10.16.4Commodus, AD 177-192
AE - AE 19, 2.59g, 18.73mm, 210°
Obv.: AVT K - AI KOMODOC
Laureate head r.
Rev.: NEIKOPOLITWN PROC ICTR
a) AMNG I/1, 1241 (1 ex, Sofia)
b) not in Varbanov
c) Hristova/Hoef/Jekov (2023) 8.10.16.4 (same dies)
scarce, about VFJochenNov 24, 2023

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
JochenNov 22, 2023

Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 14. Septimius Severus_HrHJ (2023) 8.14.48.46 (rev. only)Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 20, 3.26g, 20.02mm, 180°
Obv.: A-V K L C - CEVHROC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
Rev.: NIKOPOLITWN PROC ICTRO.
Crescent with 8-pointed star in the cavity
Ref.: a) AMNG I/1, 1437
b) Varbanov 2562
c) not in Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2023):
rev. No. 8.14.48.46
obv. e.g. No. 8.14.38.19 (same die)
F+JochenNov 22, 2023

Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 17. Iulia Domna, HrHJ (2023) 8.17.48.7 #2Julia Domna, AD 193-211
AE 17, 3.33g, 17.21mm, 45°
obv. EIOVLI - DOMN CE
Bust, draped, re.
rev. NIKOPOLIT PROC ICTRON
Large 8-pointed star with dots at the points
ref. a) not in AMNG:
obv. AMNG I/1, 1486 (same die)
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) No. 8.17.48.7 #2
very rare, F/F+JochenNov 22, 2023

Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 14. Septimius Severus, HrHJ (2023) 8.14.09.34Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 18, 2.50g, 17.63mm, 180°
Obv.: AV KAI – CEVHROC
Laureate head r.
Rev.: NIKOPO – LI – PROC IC
Nike tip-toed advancing l., holding in l. arm palm-branch and in extended r. hand wreath
Ref.: a) not in AMNG:
cf. AMNG I/1, 1369 (for the type only)
b) not in Varbanov
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2023) 8.14.9.34 (samr dies)
F, dark green patina
JochenSep 22, 2023

Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 18. Caracalla, HrHJ (2023) 8.18.08.04 var.Caracalla, AD 198-217
AE 26, 9.47g, 26.46mm, 45°
struck under governor Flavius Ulpianus
obv. AV K M AVR - ANTWNINOC ???
Bust, draped and cuirassed, seen from behind, laureate, r.
rev. V FL OVLPIA - N - NIKOPOLI / PROC I
Dionysos, nude, wearing boots, stg. frontal, head l., resting with raised l. hand on ribboned thyrsos and holding in extended r. hand kantharos
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2023) No. 8.18.8.4 var. (has OVLPIAN without break)
F, rough brown patina JochenSep 22, 2023

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 commentsJochenSep 21, 2023

Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 18. Caracalla, HrHJ(2023) 8.18.36.13 corr.Caracalla, AD 198-217
AE 16, 4.00g, 16.42, 195°
obv. AVT KEC - ANTWN
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. NIKO-POLIT - P - ROC ICTR
Concordia in long garment and wearing kalathos, stg. frontal, head l-, holding in
l. arm cornucopiae and in extended r. hand patera
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2023):No. 8.18.36.13 corr. (writes NIKOPOLI)
F+, small flan, dark green patinaJochenSep 19, 2023

Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 14. Septimius Severus, HrHJ(2023) 8.14.48.56Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 16, 3.38g, 16.02g, 30°
Obv.: AV K L . - CEVHROC
Laureate head r.
Rev.: NIKOPOLITWN PROC I .
Crescent with big 6-pointed star
Ref.: a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2023) No. 8.14.48.56 (same dies)
VF+, dark green patina
JochenSep 19, 2023

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 patinaJochenSep 19, 2023

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 commentsJochenSep 19, 2023

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 roughJochenSep 19, 2023

Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 14. Septimius Severus, HrHJ (2023) 8.14.48.28 var.Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 18, 3.04g, 17.83mm, 0°
obv. AV L - CEVHROC
Laureate head r.
rev. NIKOPOLIT PROC IC .
Crescent with 3 stars
ref. a) not in AMNG:
b) not in Varbanov
c) No. 8.14.48.28 var. (has PROC ICTR)
about VF, dark green patinaJochenSep 19, 2023

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 commentsJochenSep 19, 2023

Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 18. Caracalla, HrHJ (2023) 8.14.53.03 (rev. only)Caracalla, AD 198-217
AE 27, 13.21g, 26.87mm, 180°
struck under governor Aurelius Gallus
obv. AV.K.M.AVR. - ANTWNIN
Laureate head r., slightly darped on l. shoulder
rev. VP AVR GALLOV NI - KOPOLEITWN / PROC ICTR
Nemesis/Aequitas, in long garment and mantle, veiled, stg. frontal, head l.,
holding cubit in l. arm and in extended r. hand scales; at her l. side big wheel
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov
c) not in Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2023):
rev. No. 8.14.35.3 (for Severus, same die)
obv. e.g. No. 8.18.6.1 (same die)
Rare, F+, dark green patin

Another example for a parallel issue for a member of the imperial family.JochenAug 31, 2023

Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 10. Commodus, HrHJ (2023) 8.01.22 var.Commodus, AD 177-192
AE 27, 10.14g, 27.19mm, 180°
struck under governor Caecilius Servilianus
obv. AV - T KAI MAR AVRH - KOMODOC
Laureate head r.
rev. NEIKOPO PROC IC - T - HGEMO KAIKI CERBEILIA
Zeus, in himation, enthronend l., resting with raised l. hand on long sceptre and
holding in extended r. hand patera; at his feet the eagle stg. l., head turned r.
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1230 var. (different rev. legend) -
b) Varbanov 2146
c) not in Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2023):
rev. No. 8.10.1.22 var. (different legend breaks)
obv. e.g. No. 8.10.1.2 (same die)
rare, green patina
Pedigree:
ex Lugdunum Numismatica, Solothurn
JochenAug 30, 2023

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 commentsJochenJun 22, 2023

Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 10. Commodus, HrHJ (2021) 8.10.01.02 (rev. only)Commodus, AD 177-192
AE 30, 13.53g, 30.13mm, 180°
struck under governor Caecilius Servilianus
obv. AV[T KA]I MAR AVRH - KOMODOC
Laureate head r.
rev. HGEM KAIKI CERBILEI NEIKOPO PROC IC-T
Zeus in himation std. l., resting with raised l. hand on long sceptre and holding
patera in extended r. hand; at his feet the eagle stg. l., head turned r.
ref. a) not in AMNG:
cf. AMNG I/1, 1231 (for the rev. only)
b) Varbanov 2159
c) not in Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2021):
rev. No. 8.10.1.2 (same die)
obv. e.g. No. 8.10.1.8 (same die)
about VF, dark green patinaJochenJun 22, 2023

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 commentsJochenJun 22, 2023

Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 18. Caracalla, HrHJ (2021) 8.18.20.01Caracalla, AD 198-217
AE 27, 8.47g, 26.91mm, 180°
struck under governor Ovinius Tertullus
obv. AV.K.M.AVR - ANTWNINOC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, lazureate, r.
rev. VPA OOV TERTVLLOV NIKOPO ROC(sic!) ICTRO
Asklepios in himation, stg. facing, resting on snake staff,. l. hand at hip
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1523
b) not in Varbanov
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2021) No. 8.18.20.1
until now "Picture not available"
scarce, F+
JochenJun 13, 2023

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 commentsJochenJun 09, 2023

Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 17. Julia Domna, HrHJ (2021) 8.22.20.01 (rev. only)Iulia Domna, AD 193-211
AE 28, 13.68g, 27.94mm, 225°
struck under governor Aurelius Gallus
obv. IOVLIA - DOMNA CE
Bust, draped, r.
rev. VP AV GALL(OV) - NIKOPOLIT / PROC I (OV ligate)
Asklepios in himation stg. frontal, head l., resting with r. arm on snake staff, l.
arm at hip
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov
c) not In Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2021):
rev. No. 8.22.20.1 (for Geta, same die)
obv. e.g. No. 8.17.3.2 (same die)
possibly unpublished
very rare, F+

Another example for a parallel edition for members of the imperial family!JochenJun 04, 2023

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 commentsJochenJun 04, 2023

Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 14. Septimius Severus, HrHJ (2021) 8.14.47.6cf (rev. only)Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 27, 10.62g, 27.33mm, 30°
struck under governor Flavius Ulpianus
obv. AV KAI L - CEVHROC P
Laureate head r.
rev. V FL OVLPIAN NIKOPOLITW / PROC ICT
Eagle, stg. on decorated altar between 2 standards, head with wreath in beak
turned r.
ref. a) not in AMNG:
cf. AMNG I/1, 1338 (for the rev. only)
b) not in Varbanov:
cf. #2808 (= AMNG I/1, 1338)
c) not in Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2021):
rev. No. 8.14.47.6 (same die)
obv. not yet listed
very rare, VF

A completely new obv. legend for Severus under Flavius Ulpianus
JochenJun 04, 2023

Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 14. Septimius Severus, HrHJ (2021) 8.14.05.09 (plate coin)Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 18, 3.28g, 17.68mm, 45°
obv. AV KAI – CEVHROC
Laureate head r.
rev. NIKOPOLIT – PROC ICT
Demeter, in long garment and mantle, veiled, resting with raised l. hand on long
burning torch and holding in extended r. hand patera
ref.: a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2021) No. 8.14.5.9 (this coin)
VF, green patina
JochenJun 04, 2023

Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 18. Caracalla, HrHJ (2021) 8.18.46.13 (rev. only)Caracalla als Caesar, AD 195-198)
AE 17, 3.51g, 16.61mm, 180°
obv. M AV K - ANTWNIN
Büste, draped, bare-headed r.
rev. NIKOPOLIT PROC I / CTRON
Tetrastyle temple, within statue of Asklepios
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov
c) not in Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2021):
rev. No. 8.18.46.13 var
obv. e.g. No. 8.18.47.20
rare, F
JochenJun 04, 2023

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
JochenJun 04, 2023

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 commentsJochenMar 30, 2023

Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 18. Caracalla, HrHJ (2021) 8.18.38.14 cf. (rev. only)Caracalla as Caesar, AD 195-198
AE 17, 2.94g, 16.82mm, 195°
obv. [M AVR] KAI - ANTWNINO
Bare head r.
rev. [NIKO]POLI - PROC ICTR
Tyche stg. frontal, head r., holding cornucopiae and rudder
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov
c) not in Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2021):
rev. cf. No. 8.18.38.14 (Tyche looking l., Tyche looking r. not yet listed)
obv. e.g. no. 8.18.7.8 (same die)
probably unpublished
very rare, F+, dark green patina, rev. slightly excentric,
JochenFeb 20, 2023

Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 23. Macrinus, HrHJ (2021) 8.23.54.04 (rev. only) legend errorMacrinus, AD 217-218
AE 16, 1.85g, 15.60mm, 180°
obv. AVT K M OPELLIOC - VH MAKRINOC
Laureate head r.
rev. NI / KOPOL / ITWN P/ ROC IC / TRW
Legend in 5 lines
ref. a) AMNG
b) not in Varbanov
c) not in Histova/Hoeft/Jekov (2021):
rev. No. 8.23.54.4 (same die)
obv. cf. 8.23.54.4 (correct would be AVT K M OPELLI CE - VH)
F+, interesting legend errorJochenFeb 04, 2023

Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 14. Septimius Severus, HrHJ (2021) 8.18.9.5 (rev. only)Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 29, 12.69g, 28.58mm, 15°
struck under governor Aurelius Gallus
obv. AV K.L.CEP - CEVHROC PE
Laureate head r.
rev. VPA AVR GALLOV NIKO - POLITWN / PROC ICT
Nike in girded double chiton ad mantle, with open wings, stg. frontal, head r.,
resting with l. elbow on narrow column, holding in l. arm palmbranch and in
extended r. hand wreath
ref. a) AMNG I/, 1298
b) Varbanov 2729
c) not in Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2021):
rev. No. 8.18.9.5 (same die, but for Caracalla!).
obv. e.g. No. 8.14.10.9 (same die)
scrce, F+, dark green patina

Another example for a parallel issue for members of the imperial family!
JochenFeb 01, 2023

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 commentsJochenJan 30, 2023

Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 17. Julia Domna, HrHJ (2021) 8.17.38.02 var.Iulia Domna, AD 193-211
AE 26, 12.53g,25.76 mm, 295°
struck under governor Aurelius Gallus
obv. QEA DOMNA - CEBACTH
Bust, draped, r.
rev. [VPA AVR G]ALLOV.NEIKOPOLITWN / PROC I.
Tyche in long garment and mantle, wearing kalathos, stg. frontal, head l., holding
in l. arm cornucopiae and in exteded r. hand rudder
ref.: a) not in AMNG:
AMNG I/1, 1463 (for the type only)
b) not in Varbanov
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2021) No.8.17.38.2 var (has NIKOPOLITWN)
F+, back-green patina, legends partially not readable

Here, of course, the designation as QEA does not mean that the coin is minted after her death (Pick). It is an honorary designation
JochenJan 11, 2023

Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 10. Commodus, HrHJ (2021) 8.10.01.12 (rev. only)Commodus, AD 177-192
AE 17, 1.65g, 16.92mm, 180°
obv. AVT KAI KO - MODOC
Laureate head r.
rev. N-EIKOPOLIT PROC ICTRO (from lower right counterclockwise)
Eagle with open wings stg. frontal on thunderbolt, head with wreath in beak
turned r.
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov
c) not in Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2021):
rev. No. 8.10.1.12 corr. (same die, writes "- LIT POC ICTRO")
obv. e.g. No. 8.10.30.1 (same die)
possibly unpublished
FJochenJan 05, 2023

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
JochenDec 30, 2022

Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 17. Julia Domna, HrHJ (2021) 8.17.48.05 corr.Iulia Domna, AD 193-211
AE 19, 3.45g, 19.32mm, 30°
obv. IOVL DOM - CEBACT
Bust, draped, r.
rev. NIKOPOLIT PROC ICTRON
8-pointed star
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1488 var. (has CEBACTH, but I think this is questionable)
b) Varbanov 2849 (for the type only)
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2021) No. 8.17.48.5 corr. (sme dies, writes "IOVL
DOM - NA CEB)
F+, black-brown patina, somewhat roughJochenDec 29, 2022

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
JochenDec 26, 2022

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 commentsJochenDec 26, 2022

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+
JochenDec 26, 2022

Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 14. Septimius Severus, HrHJ (2021) 8.14.13.01 #2Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 18, 2.87g, 17.88mm, 30°
obv. AV KAI CE – CEVHROC
Laureate head r.
rev. NIK – OPOLI – TWN PROC IC
Artemis in girded double chiton, stg. frontal, head l., quiver over left shoulder,
holding in each hand short torch
rev. a) AMNG I/1, 1360, pl. XV, 12 (2 ex., Bukarest, Wien)
b) Varbanov 2500
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2021) No.8.14.13.1 (same dies) #2
very rare, F/F+, dark green patina
JochenDec 25, 2022

Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 14. Septimius Severus, HrHJ (2021) 8.14.47.32 #3AE 16, 2.64g, 16.47mm, 0°
obv. [AV] K L C - CEVHROC
Laureate head r. .
rev.: [NIKO]POLIT PRO[C ICT]
Altar with snake on it coiling up(?)
ref.: a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2021) 8.14.47.32 #3
VF, greyish green patina

One of the strangest depictions and still not correctly determined until today
JochenDec 25, 2022

Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 17. Julia Domna, HrHJ (2021) 8.17.31.02Iulia Domna, AD 193-211
AE 16, 2.59g, 15.91mm, 0°
obv. IOV DOM - CEBACTH
Draped bust r.
rev. NIKOPOLI - PROC ICT
Kybele on lion std. l., resting with l. elbow on tympanon and holding in extended
r. hand patera
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov
c) Hristov/Hoeft/Jekov (2021) No. 8.17.31.2 corr. (writes ICTR and doesn't
mention the lion, tail of lion misinterpreted as R of ICRE)
very rare (R7), F+
JochenDec 22, 2022

Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 18. Caeacalla, HrHJ (2021) 8.18.48.11 var. (rev. only)Caracalla as Caesar, AD 195-198
AE 17, 3.58g, 16.62mm, 0!
obv. M AV KAI - ANT[WNIN]
Bust, daped and cuirassed, bare-headed, r-.
rev. NIKOPOLIT PROC ICT
Crescent with 3 stars
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov
c) not in Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2021):
rev. No. 8.18.48.11 (for the type only)
obv. e.g. No. 8.18.8.11
F-/VF, brown patinaJochenDec 22, 2022

Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 14. Septimius Severus, HrHJ (2021) 8.14.47.40 (rev. only) Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 17, 2.27g, 16.99mm, 30°
obv. AV.K.L.C. - CEVHROC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, seen from behind, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOLITWN PROC I
Tripod, central leg entwined by snake, head r.
red. a) AMNG I/1, 1424 (ex. #1, Berlin)
b) not in Varbanov
c) not in Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2021):
rev. No. 8.14.47.40 (same die)
obv. e.g. No. 8.14.6.5 (same die)
VF+, dark green patina
JochenDec 22, 2022

Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 14. Septimius Severus, HrHJ (2021) 8.14.10.22 (rev. only)Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 16, 2.49g, 16.41mm, 210°
Obv.: AVT K L CE - [CEVHROC]
Laureate bust r.
Rev.: NIKOPOLI - T - PROC IC
Hermes, nude, stg. l., holding in l. arm kerykeion and in extended r. hand purse
Ref.: a) not in AMNG:
cf. AMNG I/1, 1375 (for the type only)
b) not in Varbanov
c) not in Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2021):
rev. No. 8.14.10.22
obv. z.B. No. 8.14.10.35
probably unpublished
F/F+, rare JochenDec 22, 2022

Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 18. Caracalla, HrHJ (2012) 8.18.47.24 corr.Caracalla, AD 198-217
AE 17, 2.57g, 16.92g, 210°
obv. AV K M A - ANTWNI
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOLITWN PROC IC
Torch entwined by snake
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1607
b) not in Varbanov
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2021) No. 8.18.47.24 corr. (same dies, writes AV M A)
F+, dark green patinaJochenDec 20, 2022

Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 18. Caracalla, HrHJ (2021) 8.18.36.06 (rev. only)Caracalla, AD 198-217
AE 17, 2.42g, 16.74mm, 180°
obv. AV K M RH - ANTWNIN
Bust, draped and cuirassed, seen from front, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOLIT - P - ROC ICTR
Homonoia stg. frontal., head l., holding cornucopiae in l. arm and in extended r.
hand patera
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov
c) not in Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2021):
rev. No. 8.18.36.6
obv. e.g. No. 8.18.8.20 corr. (same die, writes AV K M AV)
unpublished
F+, interesting legend errorJochenDec 20, 2022

Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 18. Caracalla, HrHJ (2021) 8.18.08.24var (rev. only)Caracalla, AD 198-217
AE 16, 2.93g, 180°
obv. AV K M AV - ANTWNINO
Laureate head r.
rev. NEIKOPOLITWN PROC I
Bunch of grapes with tendrils
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov
c) not in Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2021):
rev. 8.18.8.24 (depiction only)
obv. e.g. No. 8.18.14.20 corr. (same die, writes "draped and cuirassed")
unpublished
VF, dark green patinaJochenDec 20, 2022

Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 18. Caracalla, HrHJ (2021) 8.18.08.- (new)Caracalla as Caesar, AD 195-198
AE 17, 2.76g, 17.27mm, 180°
obv. [M AV KA] - ANTWNIN
Bust, draped, seen from behind, bare-headed, r.
rev. NIKOPOLITWN PROC IC
Bunch of grapes with leafs and tendrils
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov
c) not In Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2021):
rev. No. 8.18.8.- (new depiction)
obv. e.g. No. 8.18.8.6 corr. (same die, writes draped and cuirassed)
about VF, green patinaJochenDec 20, 2022

Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 18. Caracalla, HrHJ (2021) 8.14.01.52 cf.Caracalla, AD 198-217
AE 17, 3.22g,, 16.61mm, 225°
obv. AV KEC - ANTWN
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPO - PROC ICTR
Eagle, with half open wings, stg. frontal on globe, head with wreath in beak turned l.
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov
c) not in Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2021):
rev. not yet listed:
cf. No. 8.14.1.52 (for Severus, eagle stg. on thunderbolt, has ICT)
obv. e.g. No. 8.18.48.18 (same die)
rare, VF, black-green patinaJochenDec 20, 2022

Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 18. Caracalla, HrHJ (2021) 8.18.01.28 (rev. only)Caracalla as Caesar, AD 195-198
AE 21, 4.99g, 20.77mm, 180°
obv. [...] AV - AN - TWNEINOC
Bust, draped only, bare headed re.
rev. NIKOPOLITWN PROC IC
Eagle with closed wings stg. l. on wreath, head with wreath in beak turned r.
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) Varbanov 3000 var. (different obv. legend)
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2021) No. 8.18.1.28 var. (AN above the head!)
F/F+, somewhat corroded
JochenDec 20, 2022

Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 06. Antoninus Pius (HrHJ (2021) 8.6.04.01Antoninus Pius, AD 138-161
AE 20, 7.12g, 19.84mm, 180°
struck under governor M. Antonius Zeno
obv. AVT AI ADRIA – ANTWNEINOC
Bare head r.
rev.: HGE ZHNWNO NEIKOPOLEI
Athena in long girded double chiton, helmeted, stg. frontal, head l., holding in lowered
l. hand shield set on ground, and resting with raised r. hand on spear
Ref.: a) AMNG I/1, 1226 (1 ex., Paris)
b) Varbanov 2113 var. (has ZHNWNOC)
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2021) No. 8.6.4.1
scarce, VF
JochenDec 19, 2022

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 patinaJochenDec 18, 2022

Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 18. Caracalla, HrHJ(2021) 8.18.36.17corr.Caracalla, AD 198-217
AE 17, 2.70g, 4.82mm, 18.41mm, 195°
obv. AV K M A - ANTWNI
Laureate head r.
rev. NIKOPOLI - T PROC ICT
Homonoia in long garment and mantle, wearing kalathos, stg. frontal, head l.,
holding in l. arm cornucopiae and in extended r. hand patera
ref. a) not in AMNG
AMNG I/1, 1595 (for the type only)
b) not in Varbanov
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2021) No. 8.18.36.17 corr. (left coin)
same dies, but writes "ANTWNIN" and "bust, cuirassed, laureate, r.")
F+, black-green patina, oval flan JochenDec 18, 2022

Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 18. Caracalla, HrHJ (2021) 8.18.20.10 (rev)Caracalla as Caesar, AD 195-198
AE 18, 4.12g, 17.63mm, 30°
obv. M AV K A - ANTWNIN
Bust, draped, bare-headed, r.
rev. NIKOPO - LI PROC I
Asklepios, with snake staff stg. frontal, head l.
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) Varbanov 2927
c) not in Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2021):
rev. No. 8.18.20.10 (same die)
obv. e.g. No. 8.18.8.6 corr. (same die, writes "draped and cuirassed")
VF, brown patinaJochenDec 18, 2022

Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 14. Septimius Severus, HrHJ (2021) 8.14.36.- unpublishedSeptimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 27, 11.89g, 26.93mm, 180°
struck under governor Aurelius Gallus
obv. AV.K L CEP - CEVHROC P
Laureate head r.
rev. VPA.AVR GALLOV - NIKOPOLITWN / PROC ICTR
Homonoia, in girded double chiton and mantle, wearing kalathos, stg. frontal, head l., holding in l. arm cornucopiae and in extended r. hand patera over high burning girlanded altar
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov
c) not in Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2021):
rev. no Homonoia known for Aurelius Gallus!
obv. e.g. No. 8.14.1.11 (same die).
unpublished,
extremely rare, unique?, green patina partially damaged

A sensational find!JochenDec 16, 2022

Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 17. Julia Domna, HrHJ (2021) 8.17.53.05AE 16, 2.79g, 16.28mm, 45°
Obv.: IOVLIA D - OMNA CEB
Bust, draped, r.
Rev.: NIKOPOLITWN PROC I / CTRON
Bull walking l.
Ref.: a) AMNG I/1, 1480 (2 ex., Moskau, Mionnet)
b) not in Varbanov
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2021) No. 8.17.53.5
VF, dark green patina
JochenJul 26, 2022

Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 16. Severus & Caracalla, HrHJ (2021) 8.16.54.01 var.Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, Septimius Severus & Caracalla, AD 193-211
AE - AE 27, 12.06g, 210°
struck under governor Ovinius Tertullus, AD 198-201.
obv.: AV.K.L.CEP.CEVHROC.P.AV.K.M.AVRH.ANTWNINOC
Bust of Septimius Severus, draped and cuirassed,
seen from behind, laureate, r., facing bust of Caracalla, draped, laureate, l.
rev.: VPA.OOVI.TERTVLLOV.NIKOPO.PROC.I.
Laurel wreath with legend in 4 lines:
EVT / VXWC / TOIC KV / RIOIC
ref.: a) not in AMNG
b) Varbanov 2828 var.
c) Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov (2021) No. 8.16.54.1 var. (different legend in laurel
wreath: EV / TVXWC / TOIC KV / RIOIC)
unpublished
extremely rare, F+, dark green patina

Pick: The inscription on the wreath is certainly to be understood as a congratulation or homage to the emperors; since the coin is struck under the governor Ovinius Tertullus, so perhaps the appointment of Caracalla as Augustus can be seen as the presumption. - The designation of emperors as kyrioi is not otherwise found on European coins, but it can be found on indeterminate coins from the time of M. Aurelius on coins of Kaisareia in Cappadocia and on Alexandrians of Gallienus.JochenJul 22, 2022

Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 10. Commodus, HrHJ (2021) 8.10.47.02Commodus, AD 177-192
AE 17, 2.36g, 16.95mm, 45°
obv. AV KAI K - OMODOC
Laureate head r.
rev. NIKOPOL - I PROC IC
Altar with snake coiling atop, head r.
ref. a) not in AMNG:
cf. AMNG I/2, 1249 (for the type only)
b) not in Varbanov:
cf. #2198 (for the type only)
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2021) No. 8.10.47.2
VF, dark green patinaJochenJun 09, 2022

Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 10. Commodus, HrHJ (2021) 8.10.07.02Commodus, AE 177-192
AE 18, 2.89g, 17.52mm, 185°
obv. AVT KAI A - VR KOMODO - C
Laureate head r.
rev. NEI - KOPO - LI PROC ICCT
Apollo, nude, chlamys over l. shoulder, stg. frontal, head l., holding laurel twig in
extended r, hand
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov
c) not in Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2021):
rev. No. 8.10.7.2 (same die)
obv. e.g. No. 8.10.48.5
rare, VF, dark green patina
Pedigree:
ex CNG
JochenJun 08, 2022

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 commentsJochenJun 05, 2022

Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 06. Antoninus Pius_HrHJ (2021) 8.6.08.01Antoninus Pius, AD 138-161
AE 17, 3.22g, 16.81mm, 180°
obv. AVT AI ADR - ANTWNEIN
Bare head r.
rev. NEIKOP - OLEITWN
Dionysos, nude, stg. frontal, head l., resting with raised l. had on ribboned thyrsos and holding with extended r. hand kantaros over
panther, std. l., head turned r.
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1223 (1 ex., Bukarest)
b) Varbanov 2121
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2021) No. 8.6.8.1
VF, dark green patinaJochenJun 01, 2022

Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 18. Caracalla, HrHJ (2021) 8.18 52.05 (rev. only)Caracalla as Caesar, AD 195-218
AE 16, 2.46g, 15.85mm, 30°
obv. A KE M - [ANTWNIN)
Bust, draped, bare-headed, r.
rev. [NIKOPO] - PROC IC
bearded head of Herakles r.
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov
c) not in Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2021)
rev. cf. No. 8.18.14.21
obv. No. 8.18.52.5 (same die)
rare, F/F+, nearly black patina

Here we have again the extremely rare obv. legend A KE M - ANTWNIN!
JochenApr 19, 2022

Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 18. Caracalla, HrHJ (2021) 8.18.52.12Caracalla as Caesar, AD 195-198
AE 17, 2.59g, 16.52mm, 225°
Obv.: MAR AV KA - ANTWNI
Bare head r.
Rev.: NIKOPOLIT PROC ICTRO
Basket with fruits, grapes hanging down from each side
Ref.: a) not in AMNG:
AMNG I/1 1511 (for the type only)
b) not in Varbanov
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2021) No. 8.18.52.12
F+ JochenApr 19, 2022

Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 10. Commodus, HrHJ (202) 8.10.47.06 (rev. only)Commodus, AD 177-192
AE 18, 2.74g, 17.54mm, 180°
obv. AV KAI K - OMODOC
Laureate head r.
rev. NIKOPOLI PROC ICTO
Tripod, central and left leg entwined by snake, head r.
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov:
cf.#2199 (for the type only)
c) not in Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2021):
rev. No. 8.10.47.6 (same die)
obv. e.g. No. 8.10.47.2
rare, F+, olive-green patinaJochenApr 01, 2022

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 commentsJochenMar 22, 2022

Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 25. Diadumenian, HrHJ (2021) 8.25.38.11 (rev. only)Diadumenian, AD 217-218
AE 27, 11.95g, 26.61mm, 30°
Obv.: M OPPELI DIADOV - MENIANOC KAI
Bust, draped and cuirassed, seen fom behind, bare-headed, r.
Rev.: VP CTA LONGINOV NI - KOPOLITWN PROC ICTRON
Tyche Euposia, wearing kalathos, stg. frontal, looking l., holding cornucopiae in
l. arm and in extended r. hand rudder; on l. arm infant Plutos std. l.
Ref.: a) not in AMNG I/1:
cf. AMNG I/1, 1868 (for the type only)
b) not in Varbanov
c) not in Megaw (2008)
d) not in Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2021):
rev. No. 8.25.38.11 (same die)
obv. e.g. No. 8.25.38.10 (same die)
probably unpublished
F+, rare, dsrk brown patina

The 7th Euposia for Nikopolis!JochenMar 15, 2022

Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 14. Septimius Severus, HrHJ (2021) 8.14.48.38 corr.Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 17, 2.87g, 16.79m, 180°
Obv.: AV KAI CE – CEVHROC
Laureate head r.
Rev.: NIKOPOLITWN PROC ICTRO
Crescent with 7 stars
Ref.: a) not in AMNG:
AMNG I/1, 1431 (for the type only)
b) not in Varbanov
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2021) No. 8.14.48.38 corr. (central coin, writes AV KAI L CE)
F/F+, rough, black-green patinaJochenMar 08, 2022

Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 14. Septimius Severus, HrHJ (2021) 8.14.07.10Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 19, 2.85g
obv. AV KAI C[E] - CHVHROC
Laureate head r.
rev. NIKOPOLIT - PROC ICTRo
Apollo, nude, chlamys over l. shoulder, stg. frontal, head l., holding bow
in l arm and in extended r. hand patera
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2021) No. 8.14.7.10
VF, dark green patina

Very carelessly cut obv. legend! After looking at the coin in hand the 1st H of CHVHROC is only a badly cut E!
JochenMar 08, 2022

Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 17. Julia Domna, HrHJ (2021) 8.17.01.03Julia Domna, AD 193-211
AE 24, 6.55g, 24.21mm, 210°
obv. IOVLIA DOMNA CEBACTH
Bust, draped, with hair-knot, r.
rev. NIKOPOLITWN PROC IC
Eagle with open wings, stg. frontal on thunderbolt, head with wreath in beak turned r.
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2021) 8.17.1.3
scarce, F+, black-brown patina, flan damage at 0° (like depicted coin in HrHJ!)JochenMar 08, 2022

Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 14. Septimius Severus, HrHJ (2021) 8.14.01_new (unpublished)Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 18, 2.40g, 18.23mm, 225°
obv. AVT K - CEVHROC
Laureate head r.
rev. NIKOPOL - I PROC IC
Zeus stg. frontal, head l., resting with raised l. hand on long sceptre and
holding patera in extended r. hand
ref. a) not in AMNG:
cf. AMNG I/1, 1351 (for the type only)
b) Varbanov 2268 var, (has AV K)
c) not in Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2021)
rev. not yet listed
obv. e.g. No. 8.14.3.15 (same die)
unpublished
very rare, F+, brown patinaJochenMar 06, 2022

Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 14. Septimius Severus, HrHJ (2021) 8.14.01.03 var.Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 29, 8.16g, 28.78mm, 45°
struck under governor Cosconius Gentianus
obv. [AV KAI] L.CEPT - [CEVHROC PER]
Laureate head r.
rev. [VP KWNI] GENTIANOV - .NIKOPOLI / [PR]OC ICT
Zeus enthroned l., resting with raised l. hand on long sceptre and holding in
extended r. hand patera; [at his feet the eagle stg. l., head r.]
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) Varbanov 2737 var. (= HrHJ No. 8.14.1.3)
c) not in Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2021):
rev. No. 8.14.1.3 var. (has GENTIAN - NIKOPOL / PROC ICT)
obv. e.g. No. 8.14.1.3 (same die)
unpublished
very rare, F, corrodedJochenMar 06, 2022

Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 17. Julia Domna, HrHJ (2021) 8.17.38.01Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, Iulia Domna, 193-211
AE 28, 11.76g, 28.14mm, 225°
struck under governor Ovinius Tertullus
Obv. IOVLIA.DO – MNA CEBACT
Bust, draped, seen from front, r.
Rev. VPA OOVINI TERT[VLLOV NIKOPOLI]TWN / EP ICTRW
Tyche,in long garment and mantle, stg. frontal, head l., holding in l. arm
cornucopiae and in extended r. hand rudder
Ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1451 ( 2 ex., Schmidt, Sofia)
b) Varbanov 2903
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2021) No. 8.17.38.1
F+, stripped
JochenMar 06, 2022

Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 14. Septimius Severus, HrHJ (2021) 8.18.14.02 corr. (rev. only)Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 26, 9.94g, 26.18mm, 225°
struck under governor Ovinius Tertullus
obv.: AV K L - CEVHROC P
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev.: VPA OV TERTVLLOV NIKOPOLI PR
Herakles, nude, lion's skin over l. shoulder and l. arm, stg. frontal, head r., resting
with r. hand on club and holding in l. hand bow
ref.: a) not in AMNG:
cf. AMNG I/1, 1276 (for the type only)
b) not in Varbanov
c) not in Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2021):
rev. No. 8.18.14.2 corr. (same die, writes VPA OOV)
obv. e.g. No. 8.14.10.2 (different die)
probably unpublished
rare, VF/F+, green patina

The rev. seems to be identical with Caracalla No. 8.18.14.2 although the depicted coin is a bit misstruck. It is another example for a parallel issue of menbers of the imperial family. JochenFeb 14, 2022

Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 18. Caracalla, HrHJ (2021) 8.18.46.15var (rev. only)Caracalla, AD 198-217
AE 27, 12.25g, 26.63g, 210°
struck under governor Aurelius Gallus
obv. AV K M AVR - ANTWNIN
Laureate head r., slightly draped on l. shoulder
rev. VP AVR GALL - OV NIKOPOL / PROC I
Front of tetrastyle tempel, within statue of Asklepios with snake staff.
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov
c) not in Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2021)
rev. No. 8.18.46.15 var. (has NIKOPOLI)
obv. e.g. No. 8.18.6.1 (same die)
F+, nearly black patinaJochenFeb 02, 2022

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 commentsJochenDec 31, 2021

Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 22. Geta, HrHJ (2021) 8.22.54.2Geta as Caesar, AD 198-209
AE 15, 2.59g, 15.14mm, 0°
obv. L C KAI - [GETAC]
Bust, bare-headed, r.
rev.: [N]IK[O] / POLIT / PROC I / CTR
Legend in 4 lines in wreath
ref.: a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2021) No. 8.22.54.2
rare, F, corroded, but legends readable
JochenDec 31, 2021

Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 14. Septimius Severus, HrHJ (2021) 8.14.14.36Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 17, 2.89g, 16.61mm, 225°
obv. AV K L - CEVHROC
Laureate head r.
rev. NIKOPOLITWN PROC IC
Bearded head of Herakles r.
ref. a) not in AMNG:
cf. AMNG I/1, 1385 (for the rev. only)
b) not in Varbanov
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2021) No. 8.14.14.36
VF, dark green patina

A portrait strongly reminiscent of Commodus!JochenDec 31, 2021

Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 14. Septimius Severus, HrHJ (2020) 8.14.05.10Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 16, 2.71g, 16.13mm, 45°
obv. AV KAI CE - CEVHROC
Laureate head r.
rev. NIKO-POL - PROC ICT
Demeter (Hestia?), veiled, in long double chiton, stg. frontal, looking l., resting with raised l. hand on long burning torch and holding in extended r. hand patera
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1452 var.
b) not in Varbanov
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2021) No. 8.14.5.10 (same dies)
F+, dark green patina

Pick writes; (Hestia?). Pat Lawrence suggests, that there is no evidence for Hestia.
JochenDec 31, 2021

Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 10. Commodus, HrHJ (2021) 8.10.14.04 cf. Commodus, AD 177-192
AE 17, 3.89g, 17.39mm, 210°
obv.: AV M AVRH - KOMODOC
Laureate head r.
rev.: NEIKOPOLI / PROC-I / CTRON
Eros, nude, winged, with legs drawn up, laying on lion's skin l., resting head in
left hand and holding in r. hand arrow(?); before him the torch
ref.: a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov
c) not in Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2021):
rev. not listed
obv. e.g. 8.10.14.4
probably unpublished
extremely rare (unique?), VF, dark green patina
Pedigree:
ex Gorny&Mosch auction 265, Lot 726
ex coll. Erwin Link

This type is closely realted to No. 8.10.14.4. The reverse of No. 8.10.14.4 has been described as Herakles, reclining on lion's skin, his club before. But on this coin it is clear a torch before him. And with the head in his hand he reminds of the Eros coins with turned torch. So it belongs to the type of Eros playing Herakles!
JochenDec 31, 2021

Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 14. Septimius Severus, HrHJ (2021) 8.14.03.01Septimius severus, AD 193-211
AE 28. 8.67g, 27.61mm, 180°
struck under governor Cosconius Gentianus
obv. AV KAI L CEPT - CEVHROC PER
Laureate head r.
rev. VP KOSK G[ENTIAN - NOV NIKOPOLI / TWN
Hera, in long chiton, stg. frontal, looking l., resting with raised l. hand on long sceptre and holding in extended r. hand patera; at her feet peacock stg. l.
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov
c) Hristova/Hoet/Jekov (2021) No. 8.14.3.1
rare, S+, black green patina

One of the 2 big bronze from Nikopolis without PROC ICT in the legend! JochenDec 31, 2021

Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 10. Commodus, (HrHJ (2021) 8.10.21.1 cf.Commodus, AD 177-192
AE 29, 8.58g, 28.59mm, 180°
obv. AVT KAI MAR AVRH - KOMODOC
Bust, laureate, r.
rev. HG-EM KAIK-I C[ERB]ILEIA - NEIKOP - PROC I[C]TR
Hygieia stg. r., feeding snake in r. arm from patera in l. hand, and Asklepios, in
himation, stg. l., resting with r. arm on snake staff
ref. c) not in AMNG:
cf. AMNG I/1, 1234 (for the type only)
b) not in Varbanov
c) not in Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2021):
rev. cf. No, 8.10.21.1 (for the type only)
obv. e.g. No. 8.10.1.8 (same die)
rare, F+/F-, green patina
JochenDec 29, 2021

Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 26. Elagabal, HrHJ (2020) 8.26.35.6 cf.Elagabal, AD 218-222
AE 27, 12.88g, 27.04mm, 210°
struck under governor Novius Rufus
obv. [AV]T K M AVRH - ANTWNEINOC
Büste, drapiert und cürassiert, von hinten gesehen, belorbeert, n.r.
rev. VP NOBIOV R[OV]F - OV NIKOPOLITWN / PROC ICTR / [W]
Aequitas-Nemesis, wearing kalathos, stg. frontal, head l., holding in l. arm
cornucopiae and in extended r. hand scales; at her feet the wheel
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1963
b) not in Varbanov
c) not in Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2021):
rev. No. 8.26.35.6 (for the type only)
obv. e.g. No. 8.26.36.1 (same die)
F+/F, dark green patinaJochenDec 29, 2021

Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 10. Commodus, HrHJ (2020) 8.10.14.05Commodus, AD 177-192
AE 16, 2.60g
obv. AVT L KAI - KOMODOC
Laureate head r.
rev. NEIKOPOLI - PROC ICCTR
Herakles, nude, stg, frontal, head l., lion's skin over l. arm, resting with r. hand on club
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2020) No. 8.10.14.5
scarce, black green patina
JochenNov 08, 2021

Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 10. Commodus, HrHJ (2020) 8.10.03.01Commodus, AD 177-192
AE 24, 7.88g, 24.13mm, 225°
obv. M ANTWNEIN-OC KOMODOC
Bust, cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. NEIKOPOLEITWN PROC ICTRON
Hera, veiled, stg. frontal, head l., holding in l. arm long sceptre and in extended r. hand patera
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) Varbanov 2174
c) Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2020) No. 8.10.3.2 (same dies)
VF, dark green patina
JochenNov 08, 2021

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)
rareJochenNov 08, 2021

Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, 14. Septimius Severus, HrHJ (2020) 8.14.47.38 (rev. only)Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 17, 2.98mm
obv. AVT KA [L?] - CEVHROC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOLITWN PROC I
Tetrapod, central foot entwined by snake, head r.
ref. a) not in AMNG
cf. AMNG I/1, 1424 (for the type only)
b) not in Varbanov
c) not in Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2020):
rev. No. 8.14.47.13 (same die)
obv. not yet listed!
probably unpublished
VF, dark green patina
JochenNov 08, 2021

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