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Title: Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov, Nikopolis Addenda #6
Post by: Jochen on June 30, 2018, 03:37:19 pm
Dear friends of Nikopolis!

Important:  All coins with a number higher than #041 are transferred to Nikopolis Addenda #7!

The chase goes on. This thread should be seen as supplement and integral part of Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov, The Coinage of Nicopolis ad Istrum, edition 2018.

#001

A new type for Nikopolis

Anonymous issue, 1st-3rd century AD
AE 12, 0.70g, 12.02mm, 180°
obv. Female figure, in long garment, stg. r.
rev. Crescent with 5 stars
ref. Not in Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov (2018):
      cf. No. 8.(?).0.48.6 (Tyche with rudder stg, l.)
rare, S+
coll. Hoeft

It is discussed wether these items are coins at all or rather temple tokens. Most of them are holed and on this specimen an attempted piercing can be seen too. Mr. Jekov has decided to add them to Nikopolis.

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Title: Re: Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov, Nikopolis Addenda #6
Post by: Jochen on July 02, 2018, 03:40:56 am
#002

A correction for Commodus

Commodus, AD 177-192
AE 18, 3.02g, 18.19mm, 30°
obv. AVT KAI A - V KOMODOC
       Laureate head r.
rev. NIKOPOLITWN PROC ICT
      Tripod, left and central foot entwined by snake, head r.
ref. a) not in AMNG:
          cf. AMNG I/1, 1250 (for the type only)
      b) not in Varbanov
      c) Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov (2018) No. 8.10.47.7 corr.(same dies, writes KOMODO and
          PROC IC)
coll. Hoeft

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Title: Re: Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov, Nikopolis Addenda #6
Post by: Jochen on July 02, 2018, 04:11:20 am
The next 2 coins are remarkable because both have a new, not yet known obv. for Severus from Aurelius Gallus!

#003

A die combination with a new obv. for Severus

Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 25, 10.18g, 25.21mm, 90°
struck under governor Aurelius Gallus
obv. AVT.L.CEPTI - CEVHROC PE
       Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. VP AV GALL - NIKOPOLIT / PROC I
       Athena, in double chiton, helmeted, stg. frontal, head l., holding in lowered l. hand spear
       and shield set on ground, sacrificing from patera in extended r. hand over burning altar
ref. a) not in AMNG
          cf. AMNG I/1, 1296 (for the type only)
      b) not in Varbanov
      c) not in Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov (2018):
          rev. No. 8.14.4.8 (same die)
          obv. not listed
       probably unpublished
coll. Hoeft

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Title: Re: Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov, Nikopolis Addenda #6
Post by: Jochen on July 02, 2018, 05:47:57 am
#004

A completely new type for Severus: New obv. and new rev.

Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 28, 10.16g, 27.89mm, 0°
struck under governor Aurelius Gallus
obv. AVT.L.CEPTI - CEVHROC P
       Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. VP AVR GALLOV NIK - OPOLITWN PR / OC ICTRO
       Dionysos, nude, stg. frontal, head l., resting with raised l. hand on ribboned thyrsos and
       holding in extended r. hand bunch of grapes
ref. a) not in AMNG:
         Dionysos with bunch of grapes not listed for Gallus
      b) not in Varbanov:
          cf. #2718 (for the type only)
      c) not in Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov (2018):
          rev. cf. No. 8.14.87 (Dionysos with Panther, different legend)
          obv. not listed
       probably unpublished
coll. Hoeft

AVT.L.CEPTI - CEVHROC P only listed with "Laureate head r." or "Bust, cuirassed, laureate, r."

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Title: Re: Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov, Nikopolis Addenda #6
Post by: Jochen on July 02, 2018, 05:59:54 am
#005

A new obv. variant for Diadumenian

Diadumenian, AD 217-218
AE 25, 10.15g, 25.41mm, 180°
struck under governor Claudius Agrippa
obv. [K M OPPE]L ANTWNEI DIADOVMENIANO[ - c]
       bare head r.
rev. [V K]LAV AGRIPPA - NIKOPOLITWN PROC ICT
       in l. and r. field R - ON
       Tyche wearing kalathos, stg. frontal, head l., holding in l. arm cornucopiae and in    
        extended r. hand rudder set on globe
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1819 (like ex. #2, Wien)
      b) Varbanov 3626 var. (has ANTWNI)
      c) Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov (2018) No. 8.25.38.1 var. (has ANTWNI)
coll. Hoeft

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Title: Re: Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov, Nikopolis Addenda #6
Post by: Jochen on July 04, 2018, 08:28:07 am
#006

A new die combination for Severus

Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 17, 1.81g, 16.98mm
obv. AV KAI CE. - CEVHROC
       Laureate head r.
rev. NIKOPOLIT PROC ICTRO
      Apollo (Bonus Eventus?). nude, stg. l., holding branch in lowered l. hand and patera in extended r. hand
ref. a) not in AMNG
      b) not in Varbanov
      c) not in Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov (2018):
          rev. No. 8.14.7.11 (same die)
          obv. e.g. No. 8.14.3.11 (inner coin, same die)
Marc Breitsprecher, Vcoins, July 2018

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Title: Re: Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov, Nikopolis Addenda #6
Post by: Jochen on July 04, 2018, 08:31:42 am
#007

A new "barbaric" imitation for Elagabal

Elagabal, AD 218-222
AE 18, 2.79g, 17.89mm
obv. [AV K ]M AVR - ANTWNINO[C] (R retrograd)
       Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPO[L]ITWN PROC IC
       Crescent with 3 stars in the cavity
ref. a) not in AMNG
      b) not in Varbanov
      c) not in Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov (2018):
          cf. No. 8.26.48.1 (for the type only)
coll. Hoeft

The style of the obv. resembles that of No. 8(?).26(?).14.1 (even the retrograde R!) and so I have completed the obv. legend.

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Title: Re: Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov, Nikopolis Addenda #6
Post by: Jochen on July 06, 2018, 08:16:34 am
#008

A correction for Diadumenian

Diadumenian, AD 217-218
AE 27, 16.03g
obv. M OPEL DIA - DOVMENIANO[C]
       Bust, draped and cuirassed, seen from front, bare-headed, r.
rev. VP CTATI LONGIN - OV NIKOPOLITWN
       in r. and l. field PR - OC
       in ex. ICTRW
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1865 (1 ex., Wien, legends partially illegible)
      b) not in Varbanov:
          cf. #3764 (for the type only)
      c) Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov (2018) No. 8.25.38.14 corr. (same dies, writes OPELLI and CTA,
          and doesn't mention the legend break on rev.)
Savoca Coins, 8th Blue Auction, July 2018

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Title: Re: Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov, Nikopolis Addenda #6
Post by: Jochen on July 22, 2018, 03:57:46 pm
#009

A correction for Elagabal

Elagabal, AD 218-222
AE 20
obv. AVT K M AVR - ANTWNINOC
       Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOLITWN PROC ICTRON.
      Cista mystica with half-open lid, snake emerging r.
ref. a) not in AMNG
      b) not in Varbanov
      c) Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov (2018) No. 8.26.5.5 corr. (same dies, but writes AVRH)
lorddeibi6, Ebay, July 2018

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Title: Re: Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov, Nikopolis Addenda #6
Post by: Jochen on July 23, 2018, 04:53:17 pm
#010

A correction for Caracalla

Caracalla, AD 198-217
AE 28, 14.36g, 27.67mm, 210°
struck under governor Aurelius Gallus
obv. AV K M AV - ANTWNINOC
       Bust, draped and cuirassed, seen from behind, laureate, r.
rev. VP AV GALLOV - NIKOPOLITWN / .PROC I.
       Athena, in long double chiton, helmeted, stg. frontal, looking l., resting with raised r. hand
       on spear and holding in l. hand shield set on small base
ref. a) not in AMNG
      b) not in Varbanov
      c) Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov (2018) No. 8.18.4.3 corr. (base not mentioned, but depicted coin very worn)
coll. Hoeft

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Title: Re: Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov, Nikopolis Addenda #6
Post by: Jochen on July 30, 2018, 07:05:29 am
Now when I have the new edition 2018 of Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov, The Coinage of Nicopolis ad Istrum, in hand I have seen that 2 corrections mentioned in this thread have already been done. So I have deleted the obsolete entrances.

#011

A correction for Domna

Iulia Domna, AD 193-211
AE 17, 2.89g, 210°
Av.: IOVLIA DOMNA CEBA
      Bust, draped, r.
Rv.: NIKOPOLIT.PROC ICTR
      Peacock of Hera, fanning out his tail
Ref. a) not in AMNG
       b) not in Varbanov
       c) Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov (2018) No. 8.17.3.4 corr. (same dies, but writes CEBACTH)
Roma Numismatics, E-Sale 23, 7.1.17, Lot 589

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Title: Re: Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov, Nikopolis Addenda #6
Post by: Jochen on July 30, 2018, 03:38:38 pm
#012

A correction for Severus

Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 19, 3.07g, 19.32mm, 30°
obv. AV KAI. - CEVHROC
       Laureate head r.
rev. NIKOPOLI - [T?] PROC IC / TRON
      Serapis, in himation, wearing kalathos, enthroned l., resting with raised l. hand on long
      sceptre and holding in extended r. hand patera(?)
 ref. a) not in AMNG
       b) not in Varbanov
       c) Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov (2018) No. 8.14.1.21 corr.
coll. Hoeft

This coin was published in Nikopolis Addenda #5 under #97, and is now listed in HrHJ (2018) as No. 8.14.1.21 in error. It is not Zeus but Serapis with kalathos.

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Title: Re: Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov, Nikopolis Addenda #6
Post by: Jochen on July 30, 2018, 03:44:02 pm
#013

A correction for Caracalla

Caracalla, AD 198-217
AE 29, 13.25mm
obv. AV K M AVR - ANTWNINOC
       Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. V FL OVLPIAN - N - IKOPOLI / PROC I
       Hermes, nude, 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) Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov (2018) No. 8.18.10.9 corr. (writes in error AV K M)
coll. Hoeft

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Title: Re: Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov, Nikopolis Addenda #6
Post by: Jochen on August 11, 2018, 06:18:04 am
#014

A new type for Domna

Julia Domna, AD 193-211
AE 17, 3.10g, 16.52, 0°
obv. IOV DOM - CEBACT
       Bust, draped, r.
rev. NIKOPOLI - PROC ICTR
      Hermes, nude, without chlamys, stg. l., holding kerykeion in l. arm and in extended r. hand
      the purse
ref. a) not in AMNG
      b) not in Varbanov
      c) Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov (2018) No. 8.17.10.2 corr.
coll. Hoeft

This type is mixed up under No. 8.17.10.2 with another different type. But it should have its own number. It has a different obv. legend (IOV DOM - CEBACT instead of IOVL DO - CEBACTH) and a different rev. depiction (Hermes is nude without chlamys over l. arm).

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Title: Re: Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov, Nikopolis Addenda #6
Post by: Jochen on August 11, 2018, 06:40:42 am
#015

A correction for Elagabal

Elagabal, AD 218-222
AE 28, 11.88g
struck under governor Novius Rufus
obv. AV K M AVR - ANTWNINOC
       Bust, laureate, r.
rev. VP NOBIOV ROVFOV - NIKOPOLITWN PROC IC
       in l. and r. field TR - ON
       Asklepios in himation, stg. frontal, looking l., resting with r. hand on snake-staff, set in
       armpit.
ref. a) not in AMNG
          cf. AMNG I/1, 1931 (for the type only)
      b) noit in Varbanov
      c) Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov (2018) No. 8.26.20.9 corr. (same dies, writes AVT M AVR. But
          legend partially not readable.)
numisphil77, delcampe, July 2018

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Title: Re: Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov, Nikopolis Addenda #6
Post by: Jochen on August 11, 2018, 06:48:20 am
#016

A new rev. legend and a legend error for Severus

Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 18, 2.68g, 18.17mm, 30°
obv. AV KAI CE - CEVHRVC(sic!)
       Laureate head r.
rev. NIKOPOLITWN PROC ICTRON
      Crescent with 1 8-pointed star in the cavity
ref. a) not in AMNG
      b) not in Varbanov
      c) not in Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov (2018):
          rev. No. 8.14.48.44 var. (has ICTRO)
          obv. e.g. No. 8.14.3.11 var. (without legend error)
coll. Hoeft

I read CEVHRVC. I think we owe this neat legend error to a Latin speaking engraver.

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Title: Re: Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov, Nikopolis Addenda #6
Post by: Jochen on August 11, 2018, 12:55:29 pm
#017

A new die combination and a rev. legend variant for Commodus

Commodus, AD 177-192
AE 26, 12.9g
obv. A - VT KAI MAR AVRH (3 dots) - KOMODOC
       Laureate head r.
rev. HGEMO KAIKIL[ CERB]ILIA N - EIKOPO PROC IC
      Hygieia stg. r., feeding snake in r. arm from patera in l. hand, and Asklepios in himation,
      stg. l., resting on snake staff
ref. a) not in AMNG:
           cf- AMNG I/1, 1234 (for the type only)
       b) not in Varbanov
       c) not in Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov (2018):
           rev. No. 8.10.21.1 var. (for the type only)
           obv. e.g. No. 8.10.32.7
Numismatik Naumann, Auktion 68, August 2018, Lot 222

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Title: Re: Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov, Nikopolis Addenda #6
Post by: Jochen on August 14, 2018, 08:19:12 am
#018

A new type for Caracalla

Caracalla as Cesar, AD 195-198
AE 17, 2.47g
obv. M AV K - ANTWNIN
       Bust, draped and cuirassed, bare-headed, r.
rev. NIKOPOLIT PROC I
      Snake with fish tail, in several coils erected l.
ref. a) not in AMNG
      b) not in Varbanov
      c) not in Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov (2018):
          rev. cf. No. 8.18.22.2 (for the type only)
          obv. e.g. No. 8.18.14.14 (same die)
coll. Hoeft

I think, No. 8.18.22.2 is exactly this type too. But the coin depicted in HrHJ (2018) is too worn.

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Title: Re: Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov, Nikopolis Addenda #6
Post by: Jochen on August 15, 2018, 08:18:43 am
#019

A legend variant for Caracalla

Caracalla, AD 198-217
AE 17, 2.84g
obv. AV K M A - ANTWNIN
       Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOLITWN PROC IC
       Eagle stg.l. on rod, head with wreath in beak turned r.
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1603
      b) Varbanov 3000
      c) Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov (2018) No. 8.18.1.35 var. (has ANTWNINO)
cwm001, Ebay, August 2018

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Title: Re: Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov, Nikopolis Addenda #6
Post by: Jochen on August 15, 2018, 08:42:20 am
#020

A correction for Nikopolis

Pseudo-autonomous coinage, 2,-3. century AD
AE 16
obv. Bust of Nike as city goddess, wearing mural crown, palm branch over l. shoulder, draped,
        r.
rev. PROC I / CTRON
      Legend in 2 lines
ref. a) not in AMNG
      b) No. 8.0.54.1 corr. (same dies, palm branch and drapery not mentioned)
coll. Hoeft

The same correction should be made too for No. 8.0.48.2 and No. 8.0.52.4 (should be 52.5!)

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Title: Re: Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov, Nikopolis Addenda #6
Post by: Jochen on August 17, 2018, 10:02:10 am
#021

A new rev. type for Caracalla

Caracalla as Caesar, AD 195-198
AE 16, 2.97g, 16.27mm, 180°
obv. M AVR KAI - ANTWNNOC
       Bust, draped and cuirassed, bare-headed, r.
rev. NIKOPOLIT - PROC ICTR
      Dionysos, nude, wearing boots, chlamys over l. shoulder, stg. frontal, head l., resting with
      raised l. hand on thyrsos and holding in extended r. hand bunch of grapes
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1495, pl. XVI, 28 (1 ex., Imhoof)
      b) Varbanov 2951
      c) not in Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov (2018):
          rev. cf. No. 8.18.8.10 (Dionysos with kantharos, Dionysos with grapes not listed!)
          obv. e.g. 8.18.8.10 (same die)
coll. Hoeft

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Title: Re: Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov, Nikopolis Addenda #6
Post by: Jochen on August 17, 2018, 10:32:18 am
#022

An important correction for Commodus

Commodus, AD 177-192
AE 18, 2.94g, 17.51mm, 180°
obv. AVT KAI A - V KOMODOC
       Laureate head r.
rev. NIKOPOLITWN PROC IC - Tron (in ex.)
      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.
coll. Hoeft

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.

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Title: Re: Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov, Nikopolis Addenda #6
Post by: curtislclay on August 17, 2018, 05:06:48 pm
In exergue a large T upside down, then a smaller PO upside down but only about half visible, the concluding N seems difficult to see?

One could wish for a clearer reading on this specimen too!
Title: Re: Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov, Nikopolis Addenda #6
Post by: Jochen on August 17, 2018, 05:12:22 pm
I think the T is part of the legend PROC ICT, not part of the ex. The central letter in the vex. is round, so it seems to be the O of RON. On the right side of O I see straight lines. That could be remains of N. So only the R of RON is missing. It should be on the left side of O.

Jochen
Title: Re: Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov, Nikopolis Addenda #6
Post by: curtislclay on August 17, 2018, 05:23:25 pm
Yes the T is the continuation of IC in the circular legend, but to me looks to be below the ground line, so in the exergue.

That would suggest that the PON was also upside down, though not enough of these letters survives to be sure.
Title: Re: Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov, Nikopolis Addenda #6
Post by: Jochen on August 22, 2018, 04:47:52 am
#023

A new rev. variant for Severus

Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 26, 10.84g, 25.77mm, 0°
obv. AV K L CEP - CEVHROC P (HR ligate)
       Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. VP AVR GALLOV NIKOPOL PROC ICT
       Dionysos, nude, wearing boots, resting with raised l. hand on thyrsos and holding in
       extended r. hand kantharos
ref. a) not in AMNG:
          cf. AMNG I/1, 1306 (only for the type)
      b) not in Varbanov
      c) not in Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov (2018):
          rev. No. 8.14.8.4 var. (has NIKOPO PROC IC)
          obv. e.g. No. 8.14.8.5 (but different die)
      possibly unpublished
coll. Hoeft

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Title: Re: Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov, Nikopolis Addenda #6
Post by: Jochen on August 25, 2018, 08:30:11 am
#024

A new rev. variant for Commudus

Commodus, AD 177-192
AE 17, 2.57g, 17.38mm, 180°
obv. AVT KAI [AV] - KOMODOC
       Laureate head r.
rev. NIKOPO - LI[TWN PR]OC IT(sic!)
      Altar on which a snake is coiling up r.
ref.: a) not in AMNG:
           cf. AMNG I/1, 1249 (for the type only)
       b) not in Varbanov
       c) not in Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov (2018):
           rev. No. 8.10.47.3 var. (has PROC I)
           obv. e.g. No. 8.10.47.1 (same die)
       probably unpublished
coll. Hoeft

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Title: Re: Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov, Nikopolis Addenda #6
Post by: Jochen on August 25, 2018, 08:43:14 am
#025

A correction for Commodus

Commodus, AD 177-192
AE 18, 3.02g, 18.19mm, 30°
obv. AVT KAI A - V KOMODOC
       Laureate head r.
rev. NIKOPOLITWN PROC ICT
      Tripod, left and central foot entwined by snake, head r.
ref. a) not in AMNG:
          cf. AMNG I/1, 1250 (for the type only)
      b) not in Varbanov
      c) Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov (2018) No. 8.10.47.7 corr. (saje dies, writes PROC IC)
coll. Hoeft

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Title: Re: Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov, Nikopolis Addenda #6
Post by: Jochen on August 25, 2018, 08:52:23 am
#026

A new die combination for Severus

Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 15, 1.96g, 15.46mm, 300°
obv. AV KAI. - CEVHROC
        laureate head r.
rev. NIKOPOLITWN PROC ICTR.
       Crescent with one 8-pointed star in the cavity
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1438
       b) Varbanov (engl.) 2553 corr.(writes AV KAI CE in error)
       c) Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov (2018):
           rev. No. 8.14.48.12 (this coin)
           obv. e.g. No. 8.14.48.13
coll. Hoeft

This coin is listed in error under No 8.14.48.12 (plate coin). It deserves its own number.

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Title: Re: Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov, Nikopolis Addenda #6
Post by: Jochen on August 27, 2018, 03:46:50 pm
#027

A new rev. type for Caracalla

Caracalla as Caesar, AD 196-198
AE 16, 3.09g, 15.81mm, 45°
obv. M AV K - ANT[WNINOC]
        Bare head, draped and cuirassed, r.
rev. NIKOPOLITWN [PROC] ICT
       crescent with 5 stars in the concavity
ref. a) not in AMNG
      b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
      c) not in Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov (2018):
          cf. No. 8.18.48.16
      probably unpublished
coll. Hoeft

There are types with 1 star, 2 stars, 3 stars, 4 stars and even 8 stars (Varbanov 2964) known for Nikopolis, but none with 5 stars.

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Title: Re: Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov, Nikopolis Addenda #6
Post by: Jochen on August 27, 2018, 04:02:44 pm
#028

A new obv. for Caracalla

Caracalla, AD 198-217
AE 17, 2.67g, 16.81mm, 210°
obv. AVT KE - [ANTWN?]
        Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOLITWN PROC ICT.
       Eagle with half-open wings, stg. frontal on short base, head turned l., no wreath in beak.
ref. a) not in AMNG
       b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
       c) Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov (2018) No. 8.18.1.32 corr. (plate coin, but writes AVT K M A)
       probably unpublished
coll. Hoeft

The obv legend with AVT KE seems to be unlisted. This coin needs its own number.

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Title: Re: Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov, Nikopolis Addenda #6
Post by: curtislclay on August 27, 2018, 05:50:07 pm
Nice coins!

On the second I can't see the wreath in beak, however.
Title: Re: Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov, Nikopolis Addenda #6
Post by: Jochen on August 29, 2018, 05:03:28 am
Thanks. Corrected.

Jochen
Title: Re: Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov, Nikopolis Addenda #6
Post by: Jochen on August 29, 2018, 05:06:44 am
#029

A new die combination for Elagabal

Elagabal, AD 218-222
AE 27, 212.57g, 26.5mm
struck under governor Novius Rufus
obv. [AVT M] AVR - ANTWNEINOC
       Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. [VPA NOB.]ROV FOV - NIKOPOLITWN / PROC ICT
       in lower l. and r. field RO - N
      Emperor on horse riding r., raising r. hand in greeting attitude, chlamys waving behind
ref. a) not in AMNG
      b) Varbanov 4021
      c) not in Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov (2018):
          rev. No. 8.26.34.8 (same die)
          obv. e.g. No. 8.26.1.7 (same die)
numismatiklanz, Ebay, August 2018

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Title: Re: Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov, Nikopolis Addenda #6
Post by: Jochen on August 31, 2018, 04:40:53 am
#030

A new rev. legend variant for Severus

Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 18, 2.83g, 60°
obv. AV KAI CE - CEVHROC
       Laureate head r.
rev. NIKOPOLEI - TWN PROC ICT
      Priapos stg. l., lifting his cloak to show his enormous phallus.
ref. a) not in AMNG
          cf. AMNG I/1, 1380 (for the type only)
      b) not in Varbanov:
          cf. # 2490 (for the type only)
      c) not in Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov (2018)
          rev. No. 8.4.17.4 var. (has NIKOPOLITWN and IC)
          obv. e.g. No. 8.4.17.4
Roma Numismatics, E-Live Auction 1, August 2018

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Title: Re: Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov, Nikopolis Addenda #6
Post by: Jochen on August 31, 2018, 10:01:24 am
#031

A new "barbaric" imitation for Nikopolis

Caracalla(?), AD 198-217
AE 16, 1.67g, 15.86mm, 45°
obv. [...] - [...].P.AVG
       Laureate head r.
rev. NIKOPOLIT - PROC ICTR (L revers)
      Hermes, nude, stg. l., holding in l. arm kerykeion and in extended r. hand purse, before
       him the cock
ref. a) not in AMNG
      b) not in Varbanov
      c) not in Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov (2018):
          ref. cf. No. 8.14.10.15 (for the type only)
      probably unpublished
coll. Hoeft

Usually the "barbaric" imitations from Nikopolis are from the time of the Severans. The obv. legend seems to be Latin because the end looks like AVG.

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Title: Re: Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov, Nikopolis Addenda #6
Post by: Jochen on September 06, 2018, 08:57:58 am
#032

A new die combination for Domna

Iulia Domna, AD 193-211
AE 15, 2.23g
obv. IOVLIA D - OMNA CEB
       Bust, draped, r.
rev. NIKOPOLIT - PROC ICTRO
       Homonoia, in long garment, wearing kalathos, stg. l., holding in l. arm cornucopiae and
       in extended r. hand patera
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1477
      b) Varbanov 2845 (cites AMNG 1477)
      c) not in Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov (2018):
          rev. No. 8.17.36.5
          obv. e.g. No. 8.17.1.4
highrating_lowprice, Ebay, September 2018

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Title: Re: Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov, Nikopolis Addenda #6
Post by: Jochen on September 25, 2018, 05:20:31 pm
#033

A new die combination for Severus

Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 18, 3.13g, 18.31mm, 15°
obv. AV K L C - CEVHROC
       Laureate head r.
rev. NIKOPOLIT PROC ICTRO
      Torch, entwined by snake, head r.
ref. a) nicht in AMNG
      b) not in Varbanov
      c) Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov (2018):
          rev. No. 8.14.47.28 (same die)
          obv. e.g. No. 8.14.52.14 (same die)
coll. Hoeft

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Title: Re: Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov, Nikopolis Addenda #6
Post by: Jochen on September 28, 2018, 03:23:40 pm
#034

A new rev. variant for Caracalla

Caracalla, AD 198-217
AE 28, 10.32g, 28.36mm, 225°
struck under governor Ovinius Tertullus
obv. [A]V K.M.AVR. - ANTWNINOC
       Bust, draped and cuirassed, seen from behind, laureate, r.
rev. VP OOV TERTVLLOV NIKOPO / PROC IC
       Zeus, bearded, in himation, enthroned l.,, resting with raised l. hand on long sceptre and
       holding in extended r. hand patera
ref. a) not in AMNG:
          cf. AMNG I/1, 1516 (for the type only)
      b) not in Varbanov
      c) not in Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov (2018):
          cf. Nr. 8.18.1.9, but rev. legend like Nr. 8.18.1.17
coll. Hoeft

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Title: Re: Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov, Nikopolis Addenda #6
Post by: Jochen on October 01, 2018, 08:34:09 am
#035

A correction for Caracalla&Geta

Caracalla & Geta as Caesar, AD 198-201
AE 26, 9.87g, 25.5mm, 225°
struck under governor Ovinius Tertullus             c(sic!)
obv. AV.K.M.AVR.ANTONINOC.K.L.CEP. / .KAI GETAC
       Busts of Caracalla, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r., and Geta, draped, bare-headed, l.
rev. VPA OOV TERTVLLOV.NIKOPOLIT[WN] / [PROC I]
       Emperor (Severus), bearded, in military cloak stg. frontal, looking l., resting with raised l.
       hand on spear and holding in extended tr. hand small Nike
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1624 (1 ex., München)
      b) Varbanov 3167 (R9)
      c) Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov (2018) No. 8.20.34.1 corr. (R9)
coll. Hoeft

Small c above G of GETAC not mentioned. But you can it see on 8.20.1.1, 8.20.20.1 and 8.20.32.1 too. At AMNG 1623 (= 8.20.32.1) Pick writes: "The small naturally belongs to KAIC." Therefore all named coins should be corrected.
Pick writes "in ex. PROC I". But here and on the depicted coin in HrHJ (2018) the ex. seems to be outside the flan.
HrHJ (2018) does know of only 1 ex. of this type. So it was called R10. Now this 2nd ex. turned up and the rarity has to be reduced to R9.    

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Title: Re: Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov, Nikopolis Addenda #6
Post by: Jochen on October 17, 2018, 01:06:40 pm
#036

A correction for Severus

Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 27, 15.65g, 30°
obv. .AV.K.L.CEP, - CEVHROC.P
        Laureate head r.
rev. VP AVR.GALLOV - N - IKOPOLITW(sic!) / PROC I
       Dionysos, nude, wearing boots, stg. frontal. looking l., resting with raised l.     
       hand on ribboned thyrsos and holding in extended r. hand kantharos
ref. as) AMNG I/1, 1306 var. (has NIKOPOLITW)
      b) Varbanov 2674
      c) Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov (2018) No. 8.214.8.5 corr. (same dies, but writes "HR ligate" and   
          "AV GALLOV")
Nomos, Auction 17, 26. October 2018

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Title: Re: Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov, Nikopolis Addenda #6
Post by: Jochen on October 21, 2018, 04:26:40 pm
#037

A new rev. legend for Caracalla

Caracalla as Caesar, AD 195-198
AE 17, 3.04g, 17.33mm, 45°
obv. M AVR KAI - [ANTWNINOC]
       Bust, draped and cuirassed, bare-headed r.
rev. NIKOPO[...] PRO / C ICTRO (ex. legend mirrored)
       Lion walking r.
ref. a) not in AMNG
      b) not in Varbanov
      c) not in Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov (2018):
          rev. No. 8.18.53.6 var. (different legend)
          obv. e.g. No. 8.18.53.1 (same die)
      probably unpublished
coll. Hoeft

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Title: Re: Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov, Nikopolis Addenda #6
Post by: Jochen on October 28, 2018, 03:32:55 pm
#038

A new die combination for Elagabal

Elagabal, AD 218-222
AE 17, 2.95g, 16.96mm, 30°
obv. AV K M AVR - ANTWNINOC
       Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPO - LITWN PROC ICTRO
       Bunch of grapes
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 2035 var. (without legend break on rev.)
      b) Varbanov 3809 (doesn't mention legend breaks at all)
      c) not in Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov (2018):
          rev. No. 8.26.8.22 var. (has ICTRW)
          obv. e.g. No. 8.26.8.16 (same die)
coll. Hoeft

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Title: Re: Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov, Nikopolis Addenda #6
Post by: Jochen on October 28, 2018, 04:02:04 pm
#039

A new die combination for Severus

Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 18, 1.84g
obv. AV.K.L. - CEVHROC
       Laureate head r.
rev. NIKOPOLIT PROC ICTRO
       Basket with fruits
ref. a) not in AMNG:
          cf. AMNG I/1, 1428 (for the type only)
      b) not in Varbanov
      c) not in Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov (2018):
          rev. No. 8.14.52.5 (same die)
          obv. e.g. No. 8.14.52.8 (same die)
highrating_lowprice, Ebay, October 2018   

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Title: Re: Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov, Nikopolis Addenda #6
Post by: Jochen on October 29, 2018, 03:49:01 pm
#040

A new die combination for Severus

Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 17, 3.17g, 17.03mm, 0°
obv. AV KAI CE. - .CEVHROC
       Laureate head r.
rev. [NIKOP]OLI - T - PROC ICT
       Tyche in long garment and wearing kalathos, stg. frontal, looking l., holding in l. arm
       cornucopiae and in extended r. hand rudder
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1398 var. (has NIKOPOLIT without break)
      b) not in Varbanov
      c) not in Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov (2018):
          rev. No. 8.14.38.27 (same die)
          obv. e.g. No. 8.14.38.24
coll. Hoeft

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Title: Re: Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov, Nikopolis Addenda #6
Post by: Jochen on October 31, 2018, 12:03:06 pm
#041

A correction for Geta

Geta as Caesar, AD 198-209
AE 17, 2.76g, 17.13mm, 210°
obv. L AVR.KAI - GETAC
       Bust, draped, seen from front, bare-headed, r.
rev. NIKOPOLIT - W - N PROC IC
       Apollo Sauroktonos, nude, with crossed legs stg. r., r. hand with twig(!) drawn back, l.
       hand on tree stump on which a lizard is creeping upwards
ref.: a) AMNG I/1, 1639 (1 ex., Löbbecke)
       b) Varbanov
       c) Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov (2018) 8.22.7.2 corr.
coll. Hoeft

Already Pick has supposed that Apollo is holding an object in his r. hand. He writes "r. hand (with arrow?) drawn back". It is not an arrow, but probably a twig.

I have added a scan en detail.

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Title: Re: Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov, Nikopolis Addenda #6
Post by: Jochen on November 05, 2018, 05:44:16 am
#042

A cast copy of Geta

Geta as Caesar, AD 198-209
AE 17, 2.25g
obv. L.C.KAI - CEVHROC
       Bust, draped and cuirassed, bare-headed, r.
rev. NIKOPOLITWN PROC IC
       Bearded head of Herakles r.
ref. a) not in AMNG
      b) Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov (2018) No. 8.22.14.5 (outer coin)

In the meantime we have found altogether 3 identical coins in the web. They all are cast coins from an authentic coin.

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Title: Re: Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov, Nikopolis Addenda #6
Post by: Jochen on November 06, 2018, 08:53:52 am
#043

A rev. variant for Severus

Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 17, 2.18g, 16.78mm, 210°
obv. AV KAI - CEVHROC
       laureate head r.
rev. NIKOPOLI - PROC ICTR
      Apollo, nude, stg. frontal, holding in lowered l. hand twig and in extended r. hand patera
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1357 (1 ex., Löbbecke)
      b) not in Varbanov
      c) Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov (2018) No. 8.14.7.6. var. (has PROC ICTRO)
coll. Hoeft

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Title: Re: Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov, Nikopolis Addenda #6
Post by: Jochen on November 16, 2018, 03:05:33 pm
#044

A new die combination for Severus

Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 19, 3.20g
obv. AV K L CE - CEVHROC
       Laureate head r.
rev. NIKOPOLI - PROC ICTW
       Aequitas-Nemesis, stg. l., holding in l. arm cubit and in extended r. hand scales
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1392 var.
      b) not in Varbanov
      c) not in Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov (2018):
          rev. No. 8.14.35.12
          obv. e.g. No. 8.14.8.18
highrating_lowprice, Ebay, November 2018

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Title: Re: Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov, Nikopolis Addenda #6
Post by: Jochen on November 16, 2018, 03:28:48 pm
#045

A new die combination for Elagabal

Elagabal, AD 218-222
AE 28, 13.30g
obv. AVT K M AVRH - Antwneinoc
       Bust, draped and cuirassed, seen from behind, radiate, r.
rev. VP NOBIOV ROVFOV NIKO - POLITWN PROC I
       in l. and r. field CTR - ON
       Athena, helmeted, in double chiton, stg. frontal, looking l., resting with raised l. hand on spear an holding in l. hand shield set on ground
ref. a) not in AMNG:
         cf. AMNG I/1, 1919 (for the type only)
      b) not in Varbanov
      c) not in Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov (2018):
          rev. No. 8.26.4.12 (same die)
          obv. e,g. No. 8.26.32.4 (same die)
coll. Charles M, Forum Ancient Coins

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Title: Re: Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov, Nikopolis Addenda #6
Post by: Jochen on November 17, 2018, 06:30:49 pm
#046

A new rev. legend variant and a new die combination for Severus

Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 27, 11.73g
struck under governor Ovinius Tertullus
obv. .AV.K.L.CEPT. - CEVHROC.PE (PE ligate)
        Bust, draped and cuirassed, seen from behind, laureate, r.
rev. VPA.OOV.TERTVL - LOV.NIKOPOLIT.PROC I.
       Tyche, in long garment, wearing kalathos, stg. frontal, looking, l., holding in l. arm    
       cornucopiae and in extended r. hand rudder
ref. a) not in AMNG
          cf. AMNG I/1, 1280 (for the type only)
      b) not in Varbanov
          cf. 2759 (= AMNG 1280)
      c) not in Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov (2018):
          rev. cf. No. 8.14.38.5-8 (for the type only)
          obv. e.g. No. 8.14.1.29 (same die)
      probably unpublished
coll. Hoeft

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Title: Re: Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov, Nikopolis Addenda #6
Post by: Jochen on November 18, 2018, 05:47:09 am
#047

A new die combination for Elagabal

Elagabal, AD 218-222
AE 26, 10.00g
struck under governor Novius Rufus
obv. [AVT K M AVRH - ANTW]NEINOC
       Bust, draped and cuirassed, seen from behind, laureate, r.
rev. VP [NOBIOV ROVFOV] NIKOPOLITWN PROC I   
       Asklepios, in himation, stg. frontal, looking l., resting with r. hand on snake staff set in
       armpit and holding l. arm at hip
ref. a) not in AMNG:
          cf. AMNG I/1,1935 (for the type only)
      b) not in Varbanov
      c) not in Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov (2018):
          rev. No. 8.26.20.5 (same die)
          obv. e.g. No. 8.26.3.3 (same die)
coll. Charles M, Forum Ancient Coins

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Title: Re: Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov, Nikopolis Addenda #6
Post by: Jochen on November 18, 2018, 06:11:06 am
#048

A new type for Nikopolis

Pseudo-autonomous coinage, 1.-3. century AD
AE 13, 0.98g
obv. Female figure stg, frontal, looking l., resting with raised l. hand on long sceptre and
       holding in extended r. hand unknown object (Vesta holding palladium ?)
rev. Crescent with 3 stars
ref. a) not in AMNG
      b) not in Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov (2018):
          cf. No. 8(?).0.48.19 (Homonoia)
very rare
coll. Ardatirion, Forum Ancient Coins

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Title: Re: Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov, Nikopolis Addenda #6
Post by: Jochen on November 28, 2018, 08:00:16 am
#049

A new die combination for Severus

Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 17, 2.81g
obv. AV.K.L.C. - CEVHROC
       Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOLITW - N PROC ICTR
      Homonoia, in long garment and mantle, wearing kalathos, stg. frontal, looking l., holding in
      l. arm cornucopiae and in extended r. hand patera
ref. a) not in AMNG:
          AMNG I/1, 1395 (for the type only)
      b) not in Varbanov
      c) not in Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov (2018):
          rev. No. 8.14.36.4 (same die)
          obv. e.g. No. 8.14.1.43
       probably unpublished
Numismatik Naumann, Auction 72, December 2018

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Title: Re: Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov, Nikopolis Addenda #6
Post by: Jochen on November 28, 2018, 01:12:09 pm
#050

A new rev. description for Severus

Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 17, 3.35g
obv. AV K L C - CEVHROC
       Laureate head r.
rev. NIKOPOLIT PROC ICT.
       Altar with basket (cista mystica?) from which a snake is coiling up
ref. a) not in AMNG
      b) not in Varbanov
      c) Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov (2018) 8.14.47.31 corr.
emiliyan_pavlov, Ebay, September 2018

This type was described as "altar, on which snake is coiling, head l." This new coin has far the best preserved rev. I have seen. And now my suspicion that the old description is not correct is proven. It can't be a snake alone because there are structures above the altar not compatible with a snake. So I think it is a basket or a similar container in which the snake is coiling up.

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Title: Re: Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov, Nikopolis Addenda #6
Post by: Jochen on November 29, 2018, 04:22:17 pm
#051

A correction for Severus

Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 27, 12.7g
struck under governor Aurelius Gallus
obv. AV.K.L.CEP. - CEVHROC PE (PE ligate!)
       Laureate head r.
rev. VPA.AVR GALLOV NEIKOPOLI / PROC IC.
       Nike with open wings, stg. l., resting with l. elbow on column, holding long palm branch in.
       l. arm and wreath in lowered r. hand
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1299 var. (has CEVHROC P and PROC I)
      b) not in Varbanov
      c) Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov (2018) No. 8.14.9.6 (same dies, but doesn't mention the ligate PE)
aeternitas_numismatics, Ebay, December 2018

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Title: Re: Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov, Nikopolis Addenda #6
Post by: Jochen on December 02, 2018, 01:32:35 pm
#052

A new die combination for Severus

Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
struck under governor Aurelius Gallus
AE 27
obv. AVT L CEPT. - CEVHR PER
       Laureate head r.
rev. VP AV GALLOV - NIKOPOLITWN / PROC I
       Herakles (Farnese type), nude, stg. r., r. hand behind back, resting with l. hand on club
       covered with lion's skin and set on rocks
ref. a) not in AMNG
      b) not in Varbanov:
         cf. #2612 (for the type only)
      c) not in Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov (2018):
          rev. No. 8.14.14.16 (same die)
          obv. e.g. No. 8.14.1.14 (same die)
      probably unpublished
Aurea Numismatika, E-Auction, December 2018

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Title: Re: Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov, Nikopolis Addenda #6
Post by: Jochen on December 03, 2018, 04:34:55 am
#053

A completely new type for Commodus

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
coll. Hoeft

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Title: Re: Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov, Nikopolis Addenda #6
Post by: Jochen on December 09, 2018, 09:16:26 am
#054

A rev variant for Caracalla

Caracalla, AD 198-217
AE 30, 11.16g
struck under governor Ovinius Tertullus
obv. .AV.K.M.AVR. - ANTWNEINOC
       Bust, draped and cuirassed, seen from behind, laureate, r.
rev. VPA OOV TERTVLOOV NIKOPOLIT PROC I
      Eagle with open wings stg. frontal on thunderbolt, head with wreath in beak turned r.
ref. a) not in AMNG
      b) not in Varbanov:
          cf. #3096 (for the type only)
      c) Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov (2018) No. 8.18.1.21 var. (has PROC IC)
coll. Gunner, Tantalus Coins S/N 38137, 2010

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Title: Re: Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov, Nikopolis Addenda #6
Post by: Jochen on December 09, 2018, 10:45:45 am
#055

A new type for Caracalla

Caracalla, AD 198-217
AE 17(?)
obv. AV K M. - ANTWNINo
       Laureate head r.
rev. NIKOPOLIT / PROC IC
       Lioness walking r.
ref. a) not in AMNG
      b) not in Varbanov
      c) not in Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov (2018):
          rev. No. 8.18.53.6 (for the type only)
          obv. e.g. No. 8.18.20.13 var. (has AV K M A)
       unpublished
Leu Numismatik, Web Auction 6, Lot 481, Dezember 2018

Was described in error as "Bear walking r." Because of the raised tail I think it is rather a lion than a panther. Because of the missing mane I vote for a lioness.

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Title: Re: Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov, Nikopolis Addenda #6
Post by: okidoki on December 09, 2018, 12:06:04 pm
great collection Jochen  +++
Title: Re: Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov, Nikopolis Addenda #6
Post by: nummis durensis on December 09, 2018, 12:20:42 pm
A lion? mmmmhhh... sure not a bear!

Yes, Jochen is the expert for Nikopolis. I don't collect these coins, but it's great when employ so much.

Thanxxx Jochen

regards
Rainer
Title: Re: Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov, Nikopolis Addenda #6
Post by: Jochen on December 09, 2018, 03:01:12 pm
Thank you! The Coinage of Nikopolis is one of the most important tasks in my life.

@nummis durensis
If you take a closer look you can recognize the typical underjaw of a lion if his mouth is open. Because the mane is missing I think it is a lioness.

Jochen
Title: Re: Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov, Nikopolis Addenda #6
Post by: Jochen on December 20, 2018, 11:54:43 am
And the race goes on:

#056

A completely new type for Macrinus

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
coll. Hoeft

A new example for a parallel issue for members of the imperial family!

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Title: Re: Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov, Nikopolis Addenda #6
Post by: Jochen on December 23, 2018, 05:27:27 am
#057

A new rev. and obv. variant for Severus

Septimius Severus, 193-211
AE 16, 1.98g
obv. AV [K L] - CEVHROC (HR ligate!)
       Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. NIKO / POLIT / WN PR / OC IC
       Legend in 4 lines within laurel wreath
ref. a) not in AMNG:
          AMNG I/1, 1447 (for the type only)
      b) Varbanov 2520 var. (different legend break on rev.)
      c) not in Hristov/Hoeft/Jekov (2018):
          rev. cf. No. 8.14.54.8 (for the type only)
          obv. cf. No. 8.14.6.8 (HR not ligate)
numismatiklanz, Ebay, December 2018

The obv. legend with the ligate HR I have found only on 4 assaria types.

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Title: Re: Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov, Nikopolis Addenda #6
Post by: Jochen on December 23, 2018, 07:26:32 am
#058

A correction for Caracalla

Caracalla as Caesar, AD 195-198
AE 18, 3.72g
obv. M AV KAI - ANTWNIN
       Bust, draped and cuirased, bare-headed, r.
rev. NIKOPOLIT - PROC ICTR
       Dionysos, nude, stg. frontal. head l., resting with raised l. hand on ribboned thyrsos and
        holding in extended r. hand kantharos
ref. a) AMNGI/1, 1496 var. (has ANTWNNO)
      b) Varbanov 2954
      c) Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov (2018) No 8.18.8.12 corr. (writes ANTWNINOC in error, but
          depicted coin very worn)
petasoscoins, Ebay, December 2018

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Title: Re: Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov, Nikopolis Addenda #6
Post by: Jochen on December 26, 2018, 10:22:35 am
#059

A correction for Caracalla

Caracalla, AD 198-217
AE 28, 11.0g
struck under governor Flavius Ulpianus
obv. AV K M AVR - ANTWNINOC
       Laureate head r.
rev. V FL OVLPIAN NIKOPOLI / PROC I
ref.: a) AMNG I/1, 1582
       b) Varbanov 3152 corr. (writes in error AMNG 1581)
       c) Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov (2018) No. 8.18.47.11 corr. (writes NIKOPOLIT in error, but
           depicted coin very worn)
Praefectus Coins, Vcoins, December 2018

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Title: Re: Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov, Nikopolis Addenda #6
Post by: Jochen on January 01, 2019, 07:38:28 am
#060

A new rev. legend variant for Commodus

Commodus, AD 177-192
AE 28 (?)
struck under governor Caecilius Servilianus
obv. A - VT KAI MAR AVRH ... - KOMODOC (,,, 3 dots in triangle)
       Laureate head r.
rev. HGEMO K - [A]IKI CERBEILIA NEIKOPO PROC ICT
       Bearded river god leaning l., holding long waterplant in extended r. hand and resting with
       l. elbow on vase
ref. a) cf. AMNG I/1, 1235 (for the type only)
      b) not in Varbanov
      c) not in Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov (2018):
          rev. No. 8.10.32.7 var. (different legend break)
          obv. e.g. No. 8.10.32.7 (same die, even with the dots)
HrHJ (2018) 8(?)...1 (inner coin)

The coin is countermarked: On obv. Delta (Howgego 782), on rev. NIKO (Howgego 553) on.

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Title: Re: Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov, Nikopolis Addenda #6
Post by: Jochen on January 01, 2019, 08:29:59 am
#061

A new countermarked variant for Nikopolis

Countermarked on obv. with Delta (Howgego 782) and on rev. with NIKO (Howgego 553)

Underlying coin:
Pautalia, Commodus, AD 177-192
struck under governor Caecilius Servilianus
obv. [.......]
       Laureate head r.
rev. HΓΕ KAI CEPOYEI ΛIANOY OYΛ / ΠAVTAΛI / AC
       Tyche stg.
ref. Ruzicka 201
coll rennrad, Forum Ancient Coins                                                                               
 
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Title: Re: Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov, Nikopolis Addenda #6
Post by: Jochen on January 01, 2019, 08:41:56 am
#062

A new countermarked variant for Nikopolis

Countermarked on obv. with Delta (Howgego 782) and on rev. with NIKO (Howgego 553)

Underlying coin:
Thrace, Plotinopolis, Caracalla, AD 198-217
AE 27, 9.72g
obv. [.....]
       Bust with spear and shield l.
rev. [.....]
      Apollo with patera and twig stg. l., altar before
ref. probably Varbanov 1874
coll. rennrad, FAC, December 2018

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Title: Re: Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov, Nikopolis Addenda #6
Post by: Jochen on January 01, 2019, 08:51:03 am
#063

A new countermarked variant for Nikopolis

Countermarked on obv. with Delta (Howgego 782) and on rev. with NIKO (Howgego 553)

Underlying coin:
AE 26, 7.87g, 26.3mm
Host coin not identifiable
ref. Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov (2018) No. 8(?)...1 cf.
coll. Hoeft

From Forum Ancient Coins, thanks!

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Title: Re: Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov, Nikopolis Addenda #6
Post by: Jochen on January 11, 2019, 03:03:20 pm
#064

A correction for Elagabal

Elagabal, AD 218-222
AE 28, 13,96g, 27.5mm
obv. AVT K M AVRH - ANTWNINOC
       Lauretae head r.
rev. VP NOBIOV ROVFO - V NIKOPOLITWN PRO (PR ligate)
      in upper l. field C IC
      in lower l. field TR / ON
      Homonoia in long garment and mantle, stg. frontal, head l., holding cornucopiae in l.
      arm and in extended r. hand patera
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1968
      b) Varbanov 4037
      c) Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov (2018) No. 8.26.36.4 corr. (same dies, but writes AVT M AVRH in
          error)
numismatiklanz, Ebay, January 2019  

The same correction is valid too for the following numbers No. 8.26.36.5 and No. 8.26.36.6

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Title: Re: Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov, Nikopolis Addenda #6
Post by: Jochen on January 11, 2019, 03:23:13 pm
#065

A new die combination for Sevrus

Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 15, 2.75g
obv. AV K L CE - CEVHROC
       Laureate head r.
rev. NIKOPOLI - T - PROC IC
      Homonoia in long garment, stg. frontal, head l., holding cornucopiae in l. arm and in
      extended r. hand patera
ref. a) not in AMNG
          cf. AMNG I/, 1395 (for the type only)
      b) not in Varbanov
      c) Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov (2018):
          rev. No. 8.14.36.17
          obv. e.g. No. 8.14.10.34
savoca_coins, Ebay, January 2019

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Title: Re: Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov, Nikopolis Addenda #6
Post by: Jochen on January 17, 2019, 05:08:22 am
#066

A correction for Severus

Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 18, 2.3g
obv. AV K L . - CEVHROC
       Laureate head r.
rev. NIKOPOLITWN PROC IC
      Eagle with closed wings stg. l. on baseline, head with wreath in beak turned r.
ref. a) not in AMNG:
          cf. AMNG I/1, 1413 (different bust)
      b) not in Varbanov
      c) Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov (2018) No. 8.14.1.51 corr. (writes "Bust, draped and cuirassed,
          laureate, r.", but the central coin is "laureate only" too. They need their own number.)
savoca-coins, Ebay, January 2019

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Title: Re: Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov, Nikopolis Addenda #6
Post by: Jochen on January 20, 2019, 08:02:49 am
#067

A correction for Macrinus

Macrinus, AD 217-218
AE 27, 13.62mm, 26.61mm, 180°
struck under governor Statius Longinus
obv. AVT K M OPELLI CEVH - MAKRINOC
       Laureate head r.
rev. VP - CTATI LONGIN - OV NIKOPOLITWN PRO
       in l. and r. field C - IC
       in ex. TRW
       Aequitas in long garment, stg. frontal, holding cornucopiae in l. arm and in extended r.  
       hand scales
ref. a) cf. AMNG I/1, [1771], (1 ex., Neapel) (has PROC ICTRW without break)
      b) not in Varbanov
      c) Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov (2018) No.8.23.35.19 corr. (same dies, but writes CTATIOV, But legend not readable)
coll. Hoeft

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Title: Re: Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov, Nikopolis Addenda #6
Post by: Jochen on January 21, 2019, 08:54:53 am
#068

A new die combination for Caracalla

Caracalla, AD 198-217
AE 17, 2.67g, 16.97mm, 30!
obv. AV K M A - ANTWNI
       Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOLITWN PROC I
      Crescent with 4 stars
ref. a) not in AMNG
      b) not in Varbanov
      c) not in Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov (2018):
          rev. No. 8.18.48.17 var. (has PROC IC)
          obv. e.g. No. 8.18.47.23 (same die)
coll. Hoeft

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Title: Re: Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov, Nikopolis Addenda #6
Post by: Jochen on January 23, 2019, 02:29:11 pm
#069

A new rev. variant for Domna

Julia Domna, AD 193-211
AE 18
obv. IOVLIA[ - DOMNA] ?
       Bust, draped, r.
rev. NIKOPOLIT - PROC IC
      Dionysos, nude, wearing boots, stg. frontal, looking l., resting with raised l. hand on
      ribboned thyrsos and pouring from kantharos in extended r. hand
ref. a) not in AMNG:
          no Dionysos with kantharos listed for Domna
      b) not in Varbanov
      c) not in Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov (2018):
          rev. cf. No. 8.17.8.4 (has ICT and chlamys over l. shoulder)
          obv. e.g. No. 8.17.8.5 (?)
emiliyan_pavlov, Ebay, January 2019

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Title: Re: Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov, Nikopolis Addenda #6
Post by: Jochen on January 24, 2019, 07:29:31 am
#070

A new die combination for Severus

Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 27, 11.95g, 26.65mm, 180°
struck under governor Aurelius Gallus
obv. AV.K.L.C - CEVHROC
       Laureate head r.
rev. VP AVR GALLOV NIKOPOLIT.PROC.IC
       River god, bearded (?), nude to hips, leaning l., head turned r., holding in r. hand water
       plant and resting with l. elbow on vase from which water is flowing l.
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1311 (1 ex., London)
      b) not in Varbanov
      c) nicht in Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov (2018):
          rev. No. 8.14.32.13 (same die)
          obv. e.g. No. 8.14.32.18 (same die)
coll. Hoeft

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Title: Re: Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov, Nikopolis Addenda #6
Post by: Jochen on January 25, 2019, 08:14:29 am
#071

A completely new type for Severus

Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 26, 10.39mm, 26.17mm, 15°
struck under governor Aurelius Gallus
obv. AV [K L CEP] - CEVHROC P
       Laureate head r., slightly draped on l. shoulder
rev. VPA [AVR GALLOV] NIKO - POLEITWN PROC / ICTRON
       Demeter in long garment and mantle, stg. frontal, head l., resting with raised l. hand on
       burning long torch and holding in extended r. hand grain ears over cista mystica with
       raised lid from which snake is emerging l.
ref. a) not in AMNG
      b) not in Varbanov
      c) not in Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov (2018)
          rev. No. HrHJ (2018) 8.14.5.- (nicht gelistet)
          obv. e.g. No. 8.14.38.11 (same die)
       probably unpublished
coll. Hoeft

Because of the obv. the governor is Aurelius Gallus.

Now we have the following depictions of Demeter:
(1) Aurelius Gallus under Severus: Demeter with cista mystica 8.14.5.-
(2) Tertullus under Caracalla: Demeter with Modius with grain-ears 8.18.5.1
(3) Flavius Ulpianus under Geta: Demeter with burning altar 8.22.5.1

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Title: Re: Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov, Nikopolis Addenda #6
Post by: Jochen on February 01, 2019, 04:36:55 pm
#072

 A rev. variant for Caracalla

Caracalla, AD 198-217
AE 29, 13.1g
obv. AV K M AVR - ANTWNINOC
       Laureate head r.
rev. V FL OVLPIA - N NIKOPOLI / PROC I
       Hermes, nude, chlamy sover l. arm, holding kerykeion in l. arm and purse in extended r.
       hand
ref. a) not in AMNG
      b) not in Varbanov
      c) Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov (2018) No. 8.18.10.8 var. (has NIKOPOLIT)
Kenneth Dorney, Vcoins, February 2019

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Title: Re: Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov, Nikopolis Addenda #6
Post by: Jochen on February 02, 2019, 08:40:52 am
#073

A new rev. variant for Severus

Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 17, 2.80g
Obv. AV.K.L C - CEVHROC
        Laureate head r.
Rev. NIKOPOLITWN PROC IC.
         Crescent with 4 6-pointed stars, all with dots at the points
ref. a) not in AMNG
       b) not in Varbanov
       c) Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov (2018) No. 8.14.48.56 var. (different shape of the stars)
Numismatik Naumann, Auktion 74, February 2019

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Title: Re: Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov, Nikopolis Addenda #6
Post by: Jochen on February 04, 2019, 02:44:12 pm
#074

A completely new rev. type for Caracalla

Caracalla, AD 198-217
AE 27, 11.24g
struck under governor Flavius Ulpianus
obv. AV K M AVR - ANTWNINOC
       Bust, draped and cuirassed, seen from behind, laureate, r.
rev. V FL OVLPIAN NI - KOPOLIT PROC / I
       Nike, tip-toed advancing l., holding palm branch in l. arm and in extended r. hand wreath
ref. a) not in AMNG
      b) not in Varbanov
      c) not in Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov (018):
          rev. No. 8.22.9.3 corr. (for Geta, same die, legend break not mentioned)
          obv. e.g. No. 8.18,38.6 (different die)
coll. Hoeft

Again an example for a parallel issue for mebers of the imperial family

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Title: Re: Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov, Nikopolis Addenda #6
Post by: curtislclay on February 04, 2019, 04:32:10 pm
I suspect this might just be a coin of Geta, same dies as HHJ 2012, p. 248, third coin, but with the obv. legend extensively recut to name Caracalla instead. Note the die break in Geta's drapery below his chin, which also seems to be present on the possibly recut "Caracalla".

But this idea could easily be refuted if you can point to another untooled coin from the same obv. die and so of course with the same obv. legend of Caracalla!
Title: Re: Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov, Nikopolis Addenda #6
Post by: Jochen on February 04, 2019, 05:16:56 pm
Dear Curtis!

Thank you for your hint. Yes, I couldn't find this obv. under the coins of Caracalla which are depicted in Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov (2018) especially with the close ANT of ANTWNINOC. But there is no bust of Geta in HrHJ (2018) that matches this coin.

When you write "recut" then you think it would be a modern fake?

Jochen
Title: Re: Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov, Nikopolis Addenda #6
Post by: curtislclay on February 04, 2019, 05:37:24 pm
Jochen,

Yes, I am postulating recutting by a modern hand. If true the motivation is hard to understand, since altering the obv. legend from Geta to Caracalla would not significantly increase the coin's desirability or market value!

You refer to the coin of Geta HHJ 2018 8.22.9.3 corr., from the same rev. die (only I in exergue) as your possible new Caracalla. I would assume that this is the same specimen I am referring to, HHJ 2012, p. 248, third coin. Doesn't the obv. die show a die break in Geta's drapery below his chin? This is the Geta obv. die which I think may have been recut to Caracalla on the new coin.

Yours,

Curtis
Title: Re: Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov, Nikopolis Addenda #6
Post by: Jochen on February 05, 2019, 04:49:28 am
Thank you so much!

Jochen
Title: Re: Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov, Nikopolis Addenda #6
Post by: Jochen on February 06, 2019, 04:40:46 am
#075

A new die combination for Caracalla

Caracalla, AD 198-217
AE 17, 3.04g
obv. AV K M AV - ANTWNIN
       Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOLITWN PROC I
      Crescent with 5 stars, one below the crescent
ref. a) not in AMNG
      b) not in Varbanov
      c) not in Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov (2018):
          rev. No. 8.18.48.16
          obv. e.g. No. 8.18.14.20 (same die)
coll. Marsyas Mike, Coin Talk

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Title: Re: Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov, Nikopolis Addenda #6
Post by: Jochen on February 16, 2019, 05:25:44 am
#076

A correction for Caracalla

Caracalla as Caesar, AD 195-198
AE 18, 3.13g, 195°
obv. M AV KA - ANTWNINoc
       Bust, draped and cuirassed, bare-headed, r.
rev. NIKOPOLITWN PROC IC
      Crescent wit 6-pointed star in the cavity
      Letter A in field between lower rays of star
ref. a) not in AMNG
      b) not in Varbanov
      c) Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov (2017) No. 8.18.48.1 corr.

(1) The letter A on rev. not mentioned.
(2) This number is mixed up of 2 different types:
     a) "Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, bare-headed, r." (this coin) and
     b) "Bust, cuirassed, bare-headed, r." (the other 2 coins)
    They should have their own numbers

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Title: Re: Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov, Nikopolis Addenda #6
Post by: Jochen on March 04, 2019, 05:50:00 am
#077

A new countermarked coin

Septimius Severus, 193-211
AE 26, 8.12g, 26.2mm 
obv. Laureate bust r., c/m Δ (Howgego 782)
rev. Nike advancing l., holding wreath and palm frond, c/m NIKC (sic!) (cf. Howgego 
        553)
ref. Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov (2018) No. 8(?)...1-6 cf.
Naville Numismatics, Auction 47, 2019, Lot 116
Pedigree:
ex E.E. Clain-Stefanelli coll.

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Title: Re: Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov, Nikopolis Addenda #6
Post by: Jochen on March 04, 2019, 05:53:17 am
#078

A correction for Domna

Julia Domna, AD 193-211
AE 26, 12.62g, 26.2mm
obv. IOVLIA - DOMNA.CE
        Draped bust r.
rev. VPA AV GALLOV NIKOPOL.PROC I
        Eagle with open wngs, stg. facing on globe, head with wreat in beak turned r.
ref. a) not in AMNG
       b) not in Varbanov
       c) Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov (2018) No. 8.17.1.2 corr. (same dies, but writes CEBACT)
Naville Numismatics, Auction 47, 2019,  Lot 117

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Title: Re: Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov, Nikopolis Addenda #6
Post by: Jochen on March 04, 2019, 05:56:21 am
#079

A new die combination for Commodus

Commodus, AD 177-192
AE 18, 3.08g, 17.92x16.19mm, 210°
obv. AVT KAI AV - KOMODOC
       Laureate head r.
rev. N - IKOP - O PROC IC
       Tyche stg. frontal head l., holding cornucopiae in l. arm and in extended r. hand rudder
ref. a) not in AMNG:
          cf. AMNG I/1, 1245 (nur für den Typ)
      b) not in Varbanov
      c) not in Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov (2018):
          rev. No. 8.10.38.10 (same die)
          obv. e.g. No. 8.10.8.1 (same die)
coll. Hoeft

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Title: Re: Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov, Nikopolis Addenda #6
Post by: Jochen on March 06, 2019, 11:37:25 am
#080

A correction for Commodus

Commodus, AD 177-192
AE 17, 3.42mm
obv. AVT K - AI KOMODOC
       laureate head r.
rev. NIKOPOLEITWN PROC ICTRO
      Crescent with 3 stars
ref. a) not in AMNG
      b) not in Varbanov
      c) Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov (2018) No. 8.10.48.2 corr. (writes 4 stars)
coll. Hoeft

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Title: Re: Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov, Nikopolis Addenda #6
Post by: Jochen on March 09, 2019, 01:47:01 pm
This thread is now closed. It is continued by Nikopolis Addenda #7!

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