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Numismatic and History Discussion Forums => Roman Provincial Coins Discussion Forum => Topic started by: Jochen on February 23, 2010, 03:36:34 pm
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Hi!
Now I got my copy of Hristova/Jekov's monograpy about Nikopolis too. Mrs. Hristova has asked me for a similar thread for Nikopolis Addenda like we have already for Markianopolis. And so here it is!
I have startet to re-attribute my coins and have now completed my Commodus coins. And here are some coins I couldn't find in the new Hristova/Jekov:
#1
A new type, at least a new die combination
Commodus, 177-192
AE 27, 12.68g
struck under hegemon Caecilius Servilianus
obv. AV - T KAI MAR AVRH - KOMODOC AV
Head, bearded, laureate, r.
rev. NEIKOPO PROC ICT - HG - EMO KAIKI CERBEILIA:
River-god. bearded, in himation, nude to hips, leaning l., holding rudder(?) in r. hand and resting with l. arm on vase from
which water flows l.
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1235, pl. XVII, 31
b) Varbanov (engl.) 2160
c) not in RPC online (RPC doesn't react on my emails!)
d) not in Hristova/Jekov:
obv. No.8.10.32.3
rev. No.8.10.32.2 var. But no.8.10.32.2 shows a typical water-plant whereas on my coin it looks like a rudder, so that
Pick writes: The object in the r. hand of the river-god appears as thin rod, but it should be probably a rudder; in any
case it is not a reed as Sestini has suggested.
BTW on AMNG 1235 the vase is below the base as on my coin
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#2
A correction
Commodus, AD 177-192
AE 16, 3.09g
obv. AV[T KAI M AV] - RH KOMODO - [C]
Head, bearded, laureate, r.
rev. [NEIKOPO] - PROC ICT (starting upper r.)
Female figure, in long garment and mantle, stg. facing, head r., r. hand in puff of garment, holding in lowered l. hand
unknown object.
ref. a) not in AMNG
obv. AMNG I/1, 1246 (same die)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 2158
c) Hristova/Jekov No.8.10.20.1 corr.
rare, S+, black-green patina
Pick: The figure is of bad work... Wether the bridle-shaped object she holds in her l. hand or wether it stands free beside the
figure is uncertain. But probably Nemesis is meant.
Varbanov calls the figure Isis holding hydria(?)
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#3
A completely new type
Commodus, AD 177-192
AE 18, 3.1g, 0°
obv. AVT K [...] - A KOMODOC
Head, bearded, laureate, r.
rev. [NEI]KOPOL - I - PROC IC
Tyche, in long garment and mantle, wearing kalathos, holding in l. arm cornucopiae and in r. hand rudder.
ref. a) not in AMNG:
Besides an AE 23 (AMNG 1239) AMNG knows two small types, but without kalathos and different
legends.
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
No.8.10.38.4 = AMNG 1239. But doesn't list a small coin with this type
rare, about VF, a bit excentric
ex coll. Hoeft
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#2 is the same as this one I believe:
http://rpc.ashmus.ox.ac.uk/coins/4349/ (with a somewhat different small Nemesis at 8.10.35.1, R3).
The Isis is of better workmanship and not the same type -- second coin in this posting (HR 8.10.30.1, R9):
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/board/index.php?topic=37335.msg287111#msg287111.
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That one is embarassing, because it has been known here for years. I only know because I had one as well.
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Thanks archivum!
Yes, the type at RPC online is the same. It's the type which Pick calls NEMESIS(?). If I write 'A completely new type' it is always limited to Hristova/Jekov's Nikopolis.
@areich:
Can you provide a pic?
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#4
A new type
Septimius Severus, AD 192-211
AE 16, 2.28g
obv. [AV K]L C - CEVHROC
Kopf, belorbeert, n.r.
rev. NIKOPO- LIT PROC (mirrored, from lower right counterclockwise)
Hermes, nude, chlamys over l. shoulder, stg.l., holding kerykeion and purse
ref. a) So not in AMNG:
obv. AMNG I/1, 1377
rev. AMNG I/1, [1381] var. (legend, has PROC IC)
AMNG I/1, 1373 (depiction)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 2344 var. (has AV C, rev. same die)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov
no retrograde type known
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#5
Variant of obv. legend
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 18, 3.67g
obv. AV KL. - CEVHROC
Head, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOLI - PROC ICT
Dionysos, nude, stg.l., holding kerykeion and bunch of grapes
ref. a) not in AMNG:
cf. AMNG I/1, 1378 (different obv. legend)
c) not in Varbanov (engl.)
d) Hristova/Jekov No.8.14.8.10 var. (has AV KAI L)
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#6
Different rev. legend
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 18, 2.04g
obv. [AV KAI CEP] - CEVEROC
Bust, cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. [NIK]OP - PROC ICT
Bust of Serapis, draped and with kalatos, r.
ref. a) Not in AMNG:
cf. AMNG I/1, 1350 (different rev. legend, NIKOP not known)
b) cf. Varbanov (engl.) 2407 (cites AMNG 1350)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
No. 8.14.6.1 Var. (different rev. legend; here clearly NIKOP!)
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#7
A completely new type
Caracalla as Caesar, AD 196-198
AE 16, 3.09g
obv. M AV K - ANT[WNINOC]
Bust, draped and cuirassed, bare-headed, r.
rev. NIKOPOLITWN [PROC] ICT
Crescent with 5 stars
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov (has no type with 5 stars for Caracalla)
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#8
Variant of rev. legend
Elagabal, AD 218-222
AE 17
obv. [AV KM A]VR - ANT[WNIN]
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPO - LITWN PROC I.
Bunch of grapes
ref. a) cf. AMNG I/1, 1610 (without break of rev.-legend)
b) cf. Varbanov (engl.) 2980 (without break of rev.-legend)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. with legend break nowhere listed
Was first attributed in error to Caracalla!
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#9
New variant of rev. legend
Septimius Severus, 193-211
AE 18, 2.38
obv. AV KAI CE - CEVHROC
laureate head r.
rev. NIKOPOLIT - W - N PROC [IC]
Hermes, nude, wearing petasos, chlamys over l. arm, holding kerykeion in l. hand and purge in r. hand
ref. a) not in AMNG:
obv. AMNG I/1, 1375
rev. AMNG I/1, 1373 var. (depiction only, but without petasos)
AMNG I/1, 1376 has Hermes with petasos, but rooster toO!
Rev. legend with this break not in AMNG
b) cf. Varbanov (engl.) 2516(?)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
No.8.14.10-21 var. (neither has the full ethnic like here!)
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#10
Interesting new rev. legend
Gordian III, AD 238-244
AE 27, 10.13g
struck under governor Sabinius Modestus
obv. AVT.K.M.ANTW - GORDI[ANOC]
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. VP CAB MODECTOV - NIKOPOLEITWN PR (WN ligate)
in ex. OC I
in l. field field one below the other C / T / R / O / N
Asklepios, in himation, r. shoulder bare, stg. facing, head l., resting with r. hand on snake staff and holding l. hand at
waist.
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 2061 var. (WN not ligate)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 4172 (cites in error AMNG 2062)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
No.8.36.20.7 var. (different legend distribution on field and in ex.)
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#11
A new type with reverse inscription
Elagabal, AD 218-222
AE 17, 3.20g
obv. [?] KM AV. - ANTWNIN
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPO - LITWN P (from upper left counterclockwise, inverse)
Club of Herakles upright
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1608 (1 ex., Berlin, under Elagabal)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 2977 (cites AMNG 1608)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
H/J has this type listed under No.8.26.14.7, but not with retrograde legend
Could be added as No.8.26.14.8
Note:
Pick writes to this coin: Because of the crude style of this coin it is uncertain wether the face of Carcalla or that of Elagabalus is meant; but the former is more probable, because the type occurs under Severus and because on the coins of Elagabalus the addition PROC I(CTRON) otherwise never is lacking.
Now I think Pick's attribution of this coin to Caracalla is not correct. It should be better listed under Elagabal:
(1) The portrait is not so crude that we see that it better resembles Elagabal than Caracalla.
(2) Behind LITWN here is clearly a P, the first letter of PROC. So the last of Pick's argument
goes astray.
(3) Varbanov's attribution is not reliable because he tooks it from Pick.
(4) The same depiction is known by Hristova/Jekov.
Therefore I think it is Elagabal and an unpublished type.
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#12
New rev. legend
Elagabal, AD 218-222
AE 27, 13.52g
struck under the legate Novius Rufus
obv. [AVT] K [AVRH] - ANTWNINOC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. VP NOBIOV ROVFO - V NIKOPOLITWN [PRO]
and in the field C - IC - TR / ON
Tyche in long garment, wearing kalathos, stg. facing, head l., holding
cornucopiae and rudder
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1973 (3 ex., Copenhagen, Schmidt, Froelich)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 4079
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
obv. No.8.26.46.1
rev. new distribution of legend over the fields
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#13
A new rev. type
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 18, 2.93g
obv. AV KAI CE - CEVHROC
Head, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOLI - T PROC ICTR
Youthful Herakles, nude, stg. r., holding lion-skin over l. arm and resting with r. hand on his club.
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1386 (4 ex., Copenhagen, 2x Rollin, Wiczay); here it's the obv. legend from Rollin
b) Varbanov (engl.) 2413
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
No.8.14.14.15 is another type: Herakles holds the apples of Hesperides in l. hand and rev. legend is different. Should
have an own number!
EF, black-green patina
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#14
A completely new type!
Gordian III, AD 235-244
AE 18, 3.26g
obv. AV KM ANT - GORDIANOC AVG (AVG ligate)
Head, laureate, r.
rev. NIK - O - PO / LITWN
Eros, winged, holding whip, riding on Lion r.
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) Varbanov (engl.) 4122
c) this type not in Hristova/Jekov
From the German Forum
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#15
A new type
Gordian III, AD 235-244
AE 27, 10,26 g
struck under governor Sabinius Modestus
obv. AVT KM ANTWN - [GORDIAN]OC.
Bust, draped, laureate, r.
rev. VP CAB MODECTOV - NIKOPOLITWN PR
in r. field one below the other O / C / I / C / T
in ex. RON
Athena, in long garment and helmeted, stg. l., holding with l. hand spear upright and with
r. hand shield set on ground.
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
No.8.36.4.4 has a different obv. legend, a different rev. legend, and all spears of
Athena are reversed!
This type should get an own number!
From the German Forum
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[#16]
A new type or only a correction
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 17
obv. AV KAI CE - CEVHRO.
laureate head r.
rev. NIKOPOLIT - WN PROC IC
Aequitas, in long garment, stg. l., holding cornucopiae in l. arm and scales in r. hand.
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1393 var. (2 ex., Löbbecke, Wizcay)
It is possible that Pick too has misinterpreted the cornucopiae as cubit-rod.
b) Varbanov (engl.) 2523(?)
(cites AMNG 1393, but writes in error 'with wheel'.)
c) Hristova/Jekov No.8.14.35.7 corr. (same rev. die)
On the attached pic it is obviously a cornucopiae in the l. arm. You can see the fruits coming out of the opening. So the deity is rather Aequitas than Nemesis/Aequitas. May be that the cornucopiae is so small and straight that it was misinterpreted as cubit-rod. Or we have indeed two different rev. types.
A new pic made with the coin in hand shows that it's actually a cubit-rod and not a cornucopiae! So this number must be deleted!
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#16
A new variant of obv. and rev. legend
Gordian III, AD 235-244
AE 28, 12.92g
struck under governor Sabinius Modestus
obv. AVT KM ANTWN - [GORDIANOC AVG]
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. VP CAB MODECTOV NI - KOPOLEITWN [PROC ICT] (OV ligate)
in l. field one below the other R / O / N
Tyche, in long garment and wearing kalathos, stg. l., holding cornucopiae in l. arm and
rudder set on globe in r. hand.
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 2083 var. (has in r. field one below the other T / R / O / N)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 4241
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
cf. No.8.36.38.6 (has only ANTW and different letters in r. field)
could be added as No.8.36.38.7
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#17
New die combination
Gordian III, AD 235-244
AE 27, 12.84g
struck under governor Sabinius Modestus
obv. [AVT] KM ANTW - GORDIANOC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. VP MODECTOV NIKOPOLEI[TWN PROC ICTR]ON (OV, WN, PR und TR ligiert)
Eagle with half-open wings, on thunderbold stg. facing, head with wreath in beak erected
l.
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 2102 (3 Ex., Gotha, St.Petersburg, Becker)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 4192
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
cf. No.8.36.1.5, but different obv. known from No.8.36.1.10 (with same die break in
front of face!)
From the German Forum
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#18
A completely new type
Caracalla, AD 198-213
AE 26, 10.42g
struck under governor Aurelius Gallus
obv. AV KM AVR - ANTWNINO[ - C]?
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. VP AVR GALLOV - NIKOPOLIT. / PROC IC
Athena, in long garment and helmeted, stg. facing, head l., holding in l. hand spear and
shield set on ground, and in extended r. hand patera; l. beside her burning altar,
decorated with garlands.
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
a completely new type, neither known for the other governors
From the German Forum
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#19
A completely new type
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 25, 10.0g
obv. [.....] - [CEVHROC]
Head, laureate, r.
rev. [...............] / PROC IC
Athena, in long garment, helmeted, stg.l, holding object(?) in extended r. hand,
resting with raised l. hand on spear: r. beside her the shield; l. before her a
burning altar(?)
ref.: a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov
From the German Forum
Because of the bad state it's very difficult to attribute the coin. But the legend in ex. is clear and we can recognize the depiction. It's Athena resting with raised l. hand on upright spear, and the shield stg. r. beside her. This type is nowhere listed. It's a pity that this coin is so poorly preserved.
May be a member of the FORVM has a better specimen?
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#20
A new die combination
Caracalla, AD 198-217
AE 28, 11.38g
struck under governor Flavius Ulpianus
obv. [AV KM] AVR - ANTWNINOC
Head, laureate, r.
rev. VP FL OVLPIAN - NI - KOPOLI / PROC I
Tyche, wearing kalathos, holding cornucopiae and rudder, stg. r.
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1579 (1 ex., Schmidt)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 3137
c) not in Hristova/Jekov
rev. No.8.18.38.5
obv. known f.e. from No.8.18.35.4
From the German Forum
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#21
A new die combination and a new rev. legend
Macrinus, AD 217-218
AE 27, 10.30g
Statius Longinus
obv. [AV K...PEL CE]- VH MAK[REI]NOC
Head, laureate, r., somewhat draped on l. shoulder
rev. VP CTATIOV LONGI - NOV NIKOPOLITWN PR
in l. and r. field OC I - CT
in ex. RW
Homonoia stg.l., holding cornucopiae and patera
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1775 var. (has in r, feld C I - CT)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 3561
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
cf. No.8.23.36.13 (but different obv. and different rev. legend)
obv. known f.e. from No.8.23.34.7
From the German Forum
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#22
A new die combination and a rev. legend variant
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 27, 10.70g
struck under governor Aurelius Gallus
obv. AV.K.L.C.- CEVHROC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. VP AV GALLOV - N - IKOPOLITWN. / PROC I
Emperor, in military cloak and with mantle, stg. l., holding patera in r. hand and resting
with l. hand on reversed spear
ref. a) not in AMNG:
obv. f.e. AMNG I/1, 1311
rev. AMNG I/1, 1325 var. (different break)
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov
rev. No.8.14.34.6 var. (has PROC IC in ex.)
obv. known f.e. from No.8.14.37.18
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#23
New die combination
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 19, 2.60g
obv. AV KAI - CEVHROC
Head, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOLI PI - ROC ICTRW
Nike, with palmbranch an wreath stg. l.
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
rev. #2238
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No.8.14.9.14 (has the same rev. with the same legend error)
obv. f.e. No. 8.14.10.16
ex coll. Hoeft
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#24
A completely new type
Geta as Caesar, AD 198-209
AE 16, 3.24g
obv. [L C]EP K - GETAC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, r.
rev. NIKO[POLI - PRO]C (?)
Athena, helmeted, stg. l., holding in lowered l. hand spear and shield set on
ground and unidentifiable object in extended r. hand
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov
From the German Forum
There is no small Athena type known for Geta nor for Caracalla at all.
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#25
A new die combination
Geta as Caesar, AD 198-209
AE 19, 2.85g
obv. MAR AV - [GETAC]
bare head r.
rev. NIKOPOLITWN PROC IC[trO]
Basket without fruits
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
No.8.22.54.2 var. (different obv.)
obv. is known f.e. from No.8.22.54.1
From the German Forum
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#26
A new rev. legend
Plautilla, AD 202-205
AE 27, 11.94g
obv. .FOVL PLAV - TILLA CEBAC.
Bust, draped and with stephane, r.
rev. [VP AVR GALLOV] - NIKOPOLEITWN / PROC ICTR
Tyche with kalathos stg. l., holding cornucopiae and rudder
ref.: a) AMNG I/1, 1633 var. (has NIKOPOLITWN)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 3205 (cites AMNG 1633)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
obv. NO.8.21.38.1 var (no dot before FOVL)
rev. not listed
From Forum Ancient Coins
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#27
A new rev. for Elagabal
Elagabal, AD 218-222
AE 18, 3.08g, 17.66mm, 15°
obv. AV [K]M AVR - ANT[WNINOC]
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOLI - TWN PROC IC
Cypress branch?
ref. a) not in AMNG:
rev. AMNG I/1, 1789, pl. XX, 40 (Macrinus); Pick writes 'stalk of a plant(?)'
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
obv. No.8.26.14.7
rev. not listed
ex coll. Hoeft
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#28
A new type
Septimius Severus, 193-211
AE 17, 3.4g
obv. [AVT KL?] - CEV[HROC]
Head, laureate, r,
rev. NIKOPO[L - I PROC] ICT
Zeus, nude, stg.l., holding patera and resting on sceptre
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) Varbanov (engl.) 2244
c) not in Hristova/Jekov
There is no stg. Zeus listed on a small coin.
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#14
A completely new type!
Gordian III, AD 235-244
AE 18, 3.26g
obv. AV KM ANT - GORDIANOC AVG (AVG ligate)
Head, laureate, r.
rev. NIK - O - PO / LITWN
Eros, winged, holding whip, riding on Lion r.
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) Varbanov (engl.) 4122
c) this type not in Hristova/Jekov
From the German Forum
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Varbanov lists three variants (4122-24) based on different obverse inscriptions.
This reverse type is Type 22 in the Prolegomena (link below), the next sections of which (Types 8-23) are being prepared for uploading. I know of at least eight specimens, so it's hardly a great rarity. Here is the reverse of mine.
Francis
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#29
Not a new type as such, but they've missed the following:
Caracalla, AD 198-217
AE 18, 2.28g
obv. ΑΥ K M ΑΥ ANTΩ[NIN]
Bust, laureate, draped and cuirassed, r.
rev. [Ν]ΙΚΟΠΟΛ-ITΩN ΠΡΟC Ι
Eros standing facing, head l., holding a down-turned but flaming torch in his r. and a bow in his l.
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov
c) not in Hristova/Jekov
rev. known from No.8.14.16.1 (Septimius Severus) and No.8.22.16.4 (Geta Caesar)
d) Prolegomena Type 9 (illustrated)
I have a second specimen, probably from the same obv. and rev. dies, but I don't at the moment know of any other examples of this coin.
Francis
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Hi Francis!
Thanks for your contribution. That is now #29 in this list.
The slogan 'A completely new type!' refers only to the catalog of Hristova/Jekov where this type is not listed at all. So it is in no way a statement about the rarity. Sorry that I haven't looked at your work about Eros. This is valid too for the works of Pat Lawrence or Malcolm Megaw. And I have no access to SNG or RPC (except RPC IV online).
Best regards
Jochen
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P.S. (and I apologize if this is off-topic for an "Addenda" thread): The Hristova/Jekov rarity assessments, although more realistic than Varbanov's, are not always very convincing. For example, for the two "Eros with reversed torch and bow" coins that they list, 8.14.16.1 (Septimius Severus) and 8.22.16.4 (Geta Caesar), both rated as "R5" (over 50 specimens known), I know of only 3 and 7 specimens respectively. As well as adding new types to the next edition, they might consider an overhaul of the rarity assessments.
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#30
This type for Caracalla is not listed in Hristova/Jekov:
Caracalla Caesar, AD 195-98
AE 17, 3.29g
obv. M ΑΥ K ANTΩNIN
Bust, bare-headed, draped and cuirassed, r.
rev. ΝΙΚΟΠΟΛITΩN ΠΡΟC Ι
Eros standing l., leaning on a pillar or stele, holding a down-turned but flaming torch
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov
c) not in Hristova/Jekov
rev. known from No.8.14.16.7-8 (Septimius Severus)
d) Prolegomena Type 8 (forthcoming)
This is the only specimen of the coin that I know of at present.
Francis
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#31
And nor is this one:
Caracalla, AD 198-217
AE 15, 3.04g
obv. ΑΥ K M A ΑΝΤΩΝΙΝ
Bust, laureate, draped and cuirassed, r.
rev. ΝΙΚΟΠΟΛITΩN ΠΡΟC Ι
Eros standing r., leaning on a pillar or stele, holding a down-turned but flaming torch
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov
c) not in Hristova/Jekov
rev. known from No.8.14.16.9 (Septimius Severus)
d) Prolegomena Type 8 (forthcoming)
Apart from this one, I know of only one other specimen, a very battered coin offered on eBay a few years ago.
Francis
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Beautiful coins, especially that with the green patina!
#32
A new obv. type
Commodus, AD 177-192
AE 19, 2.41g
obv. AV KAI - [KOMO]DOC
Head, laureate, r.
rev. NEIKOT[OLIT PR]OC I
Eagle with open wings stg. frontal, head with wreath in beak l.
ref. a) AMNG 1247
b) Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
No.8.10.1.10 var. (different obv.)
legend error on rev. (T instead of P!), or recut?
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#33
A totally new type!
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE (?)
obv. AV KL CEP - CEVHROC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. VPA OOINI T[ERTV]LLOV NIKOPOL PROC
Female figure, winged(?), nude to hips, leaning r. on rocks and two big shields, holding
with r. hand big shield on her l. knee, re. arm resting at her r. side.
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not inVarbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov
ex coll. ecoli (FORVM's Gallery)
If the figure is actually winged, then it is probably Nike. This seems to be a totally new unpublished type with an unbelievable rev.
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#34
A new die combination and a rev. legend variant
Diadumenian, AD 217-218
AE 25, 12.0g
struck under governor Marcus Agrippa
obv. [KM OPPE]L ANTWNI DIADOVMENIAN - O[C]
Bare head r.
rev. VP AGRIPPA NI[KOP]OLITWN
in ex. in two lines PROC IC[T] / RW
River-god, nude to hips, leaning l. on rocks, holding water-plant in l. arm and
resting with r. arm on prora behind.
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1809 var. (has only one line in ex.)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 3657
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
cf. No.8.25.32.2 (different obv. and different rev. legend)
obv. No.8.25.32.4 (from here I have taken the obv. legend)
ex coll. Areich (FORVM's Gallery)
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#35
A new obv. die for Caracalla
Caracalla, AD 198-217
AE 17, 2.76g
obv. MAR AVR L - ANTWNI
Bare head, r.
rev. NIKOPOLIT - PROC ICTR
Dionysos, nude, stg. l. with kantharos and thyrsos
ref. a) not in AMNG
rev. AMNG I/1, 1496
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No. 8.18.8.9
obv. seems to be a new one
The L after AVR is obscure. Should it be AVRHL and the H is missed? Or is it actually an A and the beginning of ANTWNIN and the die cutter has repeated the A on the r. side of the head?
ex coll. Jericho (FORVM's Gallery)
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That's a nice coin.
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#36
A new rev. legend
Elagabal, AD 218-222
AE ?
obv. [AVT KM AVRH] - ANTWNEINOC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. VP NOBIOV ROVFOV NIKOPOLITWN PRO[C?] ICT (PR ligate)
in l. and re field R - ON
Tyche in long garment and wearing kalathos, stg. l., holding cornucopiae and rudder
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1972 (2 ex., Löbbecke, Munich)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 4080
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
obv. No.8.26.38.8
rev. legend nit listed for this type
ex coll. srukke (FORVM's Gallery)
The C of PROC seems to be missed or it is ligated with O.
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#37
A type, listed but without a pic
Geta as Caesar, AD 198-209
AE 18, 2.87g
obv. MAR AV - GETAC
Bust, draped and cuirassed(?), bare-headed, r.
rev. NIKOPOLIT - PROC IC
Dionysos, nude, stg.l., holding thyrsos and kantharos
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1637 (1 ex., Wien)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 3219 (doesn't mention AMNG 1637)
c) Hristova/Jekov No.8.22.8.4 (This type is listed but without a pic)
ex coll. Sylvianus (FORVM's Gallery)
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Edit: Seems to be actually Caracalla!
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#38
A new die combination
Gordian III, AD 238-244
AE 26, 10.32g
struck under Sabinius Modestus
obv. AVT KM ANT - W GORDIANOC AVG (AVG ligate)
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. VP CAB MODECTOV NIKOPOLEITWN POC(sic!) ICTRO (WN ligate)
Nemesis stg. l., holding short rod in lowered r. hand and bridle in l. hand; l. at her feet the
wheel
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 2078 (3 ex., Rollin, Schmidt, Sofia)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 4159
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No.8.36.35.1
obv. No.8.36.35.7
ex coll. drjbca (FORVM's Gallery)
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#39
A new die combination
Macrinus, AD 217-218
AE 16, 3.65g
obv. AVT KM OPELI - CE MAKRINOC
Head, laureate, r.
rev. NI / KOPOL / ITWN P / ROC IC / TRW
in 5 lines
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1791
b) Varbanov (engl.) 3325
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No.8.23.54.3
obv. f.e. No.8.23.20.9
ex coll. Areich (FORVM's Gallery)
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#40
A new rev. type!
Plautilla
AE 26, 10.60g
struck under Aurelius Gallus
obv. FOV PLAV - [TILLA CEB]?
Bust, draped, r.
rev. VP AV.GALLOV -NIKOPOLITWN / PROC IC
Hermes, nude, chlamys over l. fore-arm, stg. l., holding kerykeion in l. arm and purse in
r. hand
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
no Hermes listed for Plautilla
ex coll. arizonarobin (FORVM's Gallery)
Seems to be a rare one!
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#41
New obv. and rev. legends
Commodus, AD 177-192
AE 18, 2.19g
obv. AVT KAI AV - KOMODO
Head, laureatre, r.
rev. NIKOPOLI - PIOC(sic!) IC
Demeter(?), in long garment stg. l., holding torch in l. arm and r. hand rasised to shoulder
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
No.8.10.5.1 var. (different obv. legend, different ref. legend)
The pic in H/J is a bit odd. So it is not sure wether it is the same rev. depiction. Especially the position of the r. hand is strange. But the torch makes it surely a Demeter.
ex coll. dpaul7 (FORVM's Gallery)
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#42
A new die combination
Septimius Severus, 193-211
AE 26, 11.93g
struck under Aurelius Gallus
obv. AVT L CEPT. - CEVHR PER
Head, laureate, r.
rev. VP AVR GALLO - V NIKOPOLIT. / PROC ICT
Tyche, in long garment and with mantle, wearing kalathos, stg.l., holding cornucopiae
and rudder
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1319
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No.8.14.38.9
obv. No.8.14.38.8
ex coll. fordicus (FORVM's Gallery)
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#43
A new river-god type for Tertullus
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 24, 7.64g
struck under Ovinius Tertullus
obv. AV K L CEPT[I?] - [CEVHROC PE?]
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. VPA OOVINI TER[TVLLOV - NIKOPOLEITON ] / PROC ICTRO
River-god, bearded, half-naked, leaning left, holding water-plant in right hand,
resting with l. arm on thrown down urn from which water flows
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov
seems to be a new type
ex coll. krazy (FORVM's Gallery)
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#44
A new die combination
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 27
struck under Aurelius Gallus
obv. AV.K.L.CE - CEVHROC.P
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. VPA AVR.GALLOV - NIKOPOLEITWN / PROC ICTR
Tyche, wearing kalathos, holding cornucopiae and rudder set on globe
ref. a) not in AMNG
rev. AMNG I/1, 1318 (depiction only)
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No.8.14.38.8 var. (has VP AVR)
obv. f.e. No.8.14.10.5
ex coll. whitetd49 (FORVM's Gallery)
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n
oops, typo on my part
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What's that?
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#45
A new die combination
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 18, 3.90g, 180°
obv. AV KAI L CE - CEVHROC
Head, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOLITWN PROC ICTRO
Crescent with seven stars
ref. a) not in AMNG
rev. AMNG I/1, 1431
obv. not listed
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
cf. #2567 (has a different obv.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No.8.14.48.22
obv. f.e. No.8.14.33.1
seems to be a rarer legend! Known from bigger coins
ex coll. Hoeft
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#46
A new die combination and a rev. legend variant
Diadumenian, AD 217-218
AE 27, 9.81g
struck under Statius Longinus
obv. [KM OPP]EL ANTWN DIADOVMENIANOC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, seen from behind, bare-headed, r.
rev. VP CTATIOV LON - GI - OV NIKOPOLITWN
in l. and r. field PR - OC
in ex. ICTRW
Homonoia in long garment and with mantle, stg. l., holding cornucopiae and
patera
ref. a) not in AMNG:
obv. AMNG I/1, 1862
rev. AMNG I/1, 1862 (depiction)
AMNG I/1, 1863 (legend; actually Liberalitas)
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
obv. No.8.25.36.8
rev. No.8.25.36.9 var. (has break LON - GIOV)
Mention the omissed N of LONGIOV!
ex coll. chinamul (German Forum)
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#47
A new die combination
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 17, 2.43g
obv. AV K.L.C. - CEVHPOC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOΠOΛITΩN ΠPOC ICTPO
Eros, winged, nude, stg. l., leaning on column, holding torch upside down in r.
hand
ref. a) not in AMNG
lists only 3 types without column
b) cf. Varbanov (engl.) 2568 (has AV KAI)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No.8.14.16.7
obv. No.8.14.8.8 (Dionysos)
ex coll. sulcipius (Austrian Forum)
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Now my copy of Nicopolis ad Istrum has arrived too, thanks to Pat Lawrence. I will add any anomalies to this thread as I work through my coins - of which I have many fewer than Jochen or Pat. Coins I post here might have been posted elsewhere too, but it will be useful to see them again in this context.
This is the first coin I checked:
(https://www.forumancientcoins.com/moonmoth/coins/pics/caracalla/caracalla_048.jpg)
Caracalla. 16mm x 17mm, 3.09g
Obverse: M AYP KAI• ANTΩNINO Bare head right.
Reverse: NIKOΠOΛITΩN ΠPOC ICTPO • Star in crescent moon.
Ref:
a) Don't know about AMNG.
b) Not in Varbanov I (English).
c) Not in Hristova/Jekov (8.18.48.---), but the obv. is at 8.18.7.6 (thanks to Pat for pointing this out).
Bill
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Thanks Bill for the contribution. I can add: not in AMNG. So we can give it for identification reasons the number
#48.
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#49
A completely new type for Caracalla & Geta
Caracalla und Geta
AE 25, 10.80 g
struck under Ovinius Tertullus
obv. AV.Κ.M [AVR] ANTWN[INOC K] L.CEP.
below KAI GETAC
Heads of Caracalla, laureate, r., and Geta, bare-headed, l.
rev. VPA [OOV TEP]TVLLOV.NΙΚOPOLΙTW[Ν / PROC I]
Septimius Severus in military cloak, stg. l., resting with raised l. hand on spear and
holding in r. hand a small Nike stg. l. (with wreath)
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1624 (1 ex., München)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 3167
c) nicht in Hristova/Jekov
The entire type not listed!
Seems to be a rare one.
ex coll. oktavenspringer (Austrian Forum)
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And here's another, which both is and is not in Hr/J.
(https://www.forumancientcoins.com/moonmoth/coins/pics/caracalla/caracalla_058.jpg)
Caracalla. 17mm, 3.19g
Obverse: (...) ANTΩN Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Reverse: NIKOΠOΛIT ΠPOC ICTPON Crescent moon with a dot at the tip of each arm, containing one large star and two smaller ones.
Ref:
a) Not in AMNG.
b) Not in Varbanov I (English).
c) See Hristova/Jekov 8.18.48.8. Although the book gives the legends differently, this is the same reverse die and it might also be the same obverse, though that is not so certain. The book has transcribed the reverse legend incorrectly. Although the illustration is not completely clear, you can see on it the last two letters of the reverse legend ON.
The obverse is clearly the same type, seen from directly to one side, with the shoulder clasp centred. The first part of the legend is off the flan on my specimen. The second part lacks the terminal O given in the book, and I suspect this is is lacking on the illustrated coin also. But I can't see the shoulder clasp in the illustration, so I could be wrong about the obverse. If this is not the same obverse die as my coin, I think mine must be new.
So, a correction is needed to the book.
Bill
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#50
I would call it H/J No.8.18.48.8 corr. I think there are much more corrections. Very often the written legends don't fit the legends on the depicted coins.
#51
A new die combination and a rev. legend variant
Caracalla, 198-217
AE 27, 10.95 g
struck under Aurelius Gallus
obv. [AV] K M AV - ANT[WNINOC]
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. VP AV GALLO[V - NΙΚOP]OLΙTWΝ / .PROC I.
Athena, helmeted, stg. r., holding spear in raised r. hand and with l. hand shield
set on small cippus
ref. a) not in AMNG:
rev. AMNG I/1, 1541 (depiction)
AMNG I/1, 1542 (legend)
obv. f.e. AMNG I/1, 1539
b) not in Varbanov (engl.) (lists only AMNG 1541)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No.8.18.4.2 (depiction only)
No.8.18.14.4 (legend)
obv. f.e. No.8.18.7.2
ex coll. oktavenspringer (Austrian Forum)
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#52
A new rev. legend variant
Commodus, AD 177-192
struck under Caecilius Servilianus
AE 26, 10.89g
obv. AV-Τ ΚΑΙ [ΜΑ]R AVRH - KO[MO]DOC ,
Head laureate, r.
rev. [ΝEΙΚΟP(Ο) PRΟC ΙCΤ] ΗGE - MΟ Κ[ΑΙ]ΚΙ CERΒEΙL[ΙΑ(Ν)]
Zeus seated left, holding patera and leaning on long scepter, eagle standing before
left, head reverted.
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1230-2 var. (rev. legend, at least different break ΗGE - MΟ
b) Varbanov (engl.) 2148
c) Hristova-Jekov No.8.10.1.2-7 var. (same)
d) RPC online temporary no. 4333-5 var. (same)
ex coll. Arminius (Austrian Forum)
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#53
A new obv. and rev. legend variant
Caracalla, AD 198-217
AE 26, 11.51 g
struck under Aurelius Gallus
obv. AV K M AV. - ANTWNEINOC
Head, laureate, r.
rev. VP AVR GALLO[V] - NIKO[PO]LIT[W] / PROC
Tyche, in long garment and with mantle, wearing kalathos, stg. l., holding
cornucopiae and rudder
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1558 var. (has only AV GALLOV)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 3038 var. (= AMNG 1558)
c) so not in Hristova/Jekov:
obv. No.8.18.38.3 var. (last C below the bust!)
rev. No.8.18.38.3 (depiction)
f.e. No.8.18.46.9 legend)
The space between the T of POLIT and the r. end of the ex. is big enough for an W!
ex coll. oktavenspringer (Austrian Forum)
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#49 This coin belongs with what I think of as the "Eutychos issue". My album contains only the specimens I have in hand for photography. This coin, #49, is one that I would have expected/wished to exist; sometimes they do come to light, as here.
For album: http://picasaweb.google.com/slokind/TERTULLUSSTUDYGROUP# Nos. 10-14 go with #49.
Pat L.
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I think there are much more corrections. Very often the written legends don't fit the legends on the depicted coins.
Yes, I am starting to find others. Is anyone logging these errors for the benefit of the authors?
Bill
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Is anyone logging these errors for the benefit of the authors?
I don't know!
#54
A new die combination
Elagabalus, AD 218-222
AE 16, 3.00 g
obv. [AVT M AVR] - ANTWNEINOC
Head, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOLITWN P[ROC IC]TRON.
Crescent with 3 stars in the cavity
ref. a) not in AMNG:
rev. AMNG I/1, 2037
obv. f.e. AMNG I/1, 2020
b) Varbanov (engl.) 3833
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No.8.26.48.2
obv. f.e. No.8.26.53.1 ( writes ANTONINOC, but the coin shows clearly
ANTWNEINOC!)
ex coll. oktavenspringer (Austrian Forum)
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I think that both of them are, perhaps especially Jekov; in the initial post, Jochen said that Hristova had asked if we could do a thread like that for Marcianopolis.
Pat L.
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If we start to collect such corrections would it not be better to start a new thread to not confuse them with the Addenda?
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If we start to collect such corrections would it not be better to start a new thread to not confuse them with the Addenda?
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That would be useful. These long threads with many images are slow and awkward to load.
Bill
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We should call it Hristova & Jekov, Nikopolis Corrigenda. And it should be without, at least with only few pictures!
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#55
A new unknown obv. legend
Caracalla as Caesar, AD 195-198
AE 16, 3.7g
obv. MAR AV KAI - ANT[WNINO?]
Bust, bare-headed, r.
rev. NIKOPOLIT PROC ICTRO
bunch of grapes hanging from small twig
ref. a) not in AMNG:
rev. AMNG I/1, 1512 var. (has only ICTR)
obv. legend not listed
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
obv. legend not listed
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No.8.18.8.13
obv. legend not listed. Known only MAR AV KA without the last I of KAI.
ex coll. sulcipius (Austrian Forum)
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#56
A new die combination
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 17, 3.7g
obv. AV KAI L CE - CEVHROC
Head, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOLITWN PROC ICTRO
Crescent with 7 stars in the cavity
ref. a) not in AMNG:
rev. AMNG I/1, 1431
obv. legend not listed
b) not in Varbanov (engl.):
rev. listed as #2567 is AMNG 1431, but not with this obv. legend
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No.8.14.48.22
obv. f.e. No.8.14.33.1
ex coll. sulcipius (Austrian Forum)
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#57
New die combination.
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 18, 2.6g
Obv: AV Λ C CEVHPOC
Head, laureate, r.
Rev: NIKOΠOΛI ΠPOC IC
Demeter standing left, holding corn-ears and resting on long torch.
Ref: a) Not in AMNG I (but see the similar 1353)
b) Varbanov I (English) 2259
c) Not in Hristova/Jekov.
rev. is at 8.14.5.4.
obv. is at 8.14.39.19, incorrectly described.
This obverse die is similar to the one ilustrated at 8.14.5.4. but is not identical. Here are some of the differences:
- If Hr/J have described the obv. legend of their die correctly, the obv. legend of this die is different.
- The last C of the obv. legend is larger on this die, and closer to the end of the neck.
- The shaft of the letter P on this die points directly at the beard. On the illustrated die, it points above the beard.
Bill
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#58
A new rev. legend for Gentianus
Septimius Severus, 193-211
struck under Cosconius Gentianus6tz
AE 27
obv. AV KAI L CEP - CEVHROC PE
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. [VP KOC]K GENTIA - N - OV NIKOPOLITW / PROC ICTR
Dionysos, nude, wearing boots, stg. l., holding thyrsos and pouring from
kantharos
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
obv. No.8.14.8.1
rev. new legend
ex Ancient Coin Art
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#59
A new die combination
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 17, 3.22g
obv. AV L - CEVHROC
Head, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOLI PROC / ICTW(sic!)
She-wolf stg. r., head l., suckling twins
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1408 (2 ex., Bukarest, London)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 2333
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No.8.14.33.1
obv. f.e. No.8.14.21.2
ex coll. Hoeft
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#60
A new die combination and a rev. legend variant
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 16, 2.58g, 225°
obv. AV KAI C - [CEVHROC]
Head, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOLIT PROC ICTRO.
Eagle with slightly raised wings, stg.l., head with wreath in beak turned r.
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1412
b) Varbanov (engl.) 2448
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No.8.14.1.34 var (has ICT.)
obv. f.e. No.8.14.1.12
ex coll. Hoeft
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#61
A new rev. legend variant
Caracalla, AD 198-217
AE 26, 12.12g, 225°
struck under Flavius Ulpianus
obv. AV KM AVR - ANTWNIN[OC]
Bust, drasped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. V FL OVLPIAN - NIKOPOLI / PROC I
Athena, helmeted, in long garment and mantle, stg. r., holding with l. hand shield
standing on small cippus and in raised r. hand reversed spear.
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1568 (1 ex., München)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 3128 ( same obv. die)
c) Hristova/Jekov No.8.18.4.5 var. (has legend break OVLPIA - N)
ex coll. Hoeft
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#62
A new rev. type?
Macrinus, AD 217-218
AE 27, 11.16g, 0°
struck under Claudius Marcus Agrippa
obv. AV K OPPEL CEOV - HROC MAKRINOC
Head, laureate, r.
rev. VP AGRIPA NIKO - POLITWN PROC IC
Homonoia, in long garment and mantle, stg. l., holding cornucopiae and patera
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1704 (2 ex., Berlin, Paris)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 3334 (cites AMNG 1705 but the description matches AMNG
1704)
c) Hristova/Jekov No.8.23.36.2 var.(?)
H/J doesn't mention the kalathos, and the pic doesn't show it. But I think the
reason is the worn coin. So I think it is a correction only.
ex coll. Hoeft
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#63
A new rev. legend variant
Geta as Augustus, AD 209-212
AE 28, 12.0g
struck under Flavius Ulpianus
obv. AVT KP CE - P GETAC AV
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. V FL OVLPIAN - NIKOPOLI / PROC I
Hermes wearing petasos and boots, chlamys over shoulders and l. arm, holding in
extended r. hand purse in l. arm winged kerykeion.
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1670, pl. XVI, 15 (2 ex., Löbbecke, München)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 3279 (cites AMNG 1670)
c) Hristova/Jekov No.8.22.10.1 var.
obv. is too No.8.22.8.3 (for Dionysos; same die, even the die break over l.
shoulder!)
rev. No.8.22.10.1 var. (has legend break as OVLPIA - N NIKO)
ex coll. sulcipius (Austrian Forum)
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#64
A new rev. legend for Severus
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 18
obv. AV KAI CE - CEVHROC
Head, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOLIT - PR - OC ICTR
Nike with raised wings in long garment, stg. l., holding wreath in lowered r. hand
and in l. arm, resting on stele, palm-branch
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1372 (2 ex., München, Wien)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 2422
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
obv. No.8.14.9.19
rev. No.8.14.9.19 (depiction only)
Legend not listed
Should have an own number, f.e. 8.14.9.20
ex coll. Hoeft
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#65
A new die combination and a new rev. legend
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 17, 2.53g, 45°
obv. AV K - AI C - CEVHROC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOLI - T PROC ICT
Hygieia stg. r., feeding snake in r. arm from patera in l. hand
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1384 var. (several legend variants, but not this one!)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 2387 var (= AMNG 1384)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No.8.14.21.5 var. (has ICTR!')
obv. f.e. No.8.14.36.3-4 (for Concordia)
ex coll. Hoeft
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#66
A new die combination for Eros
Septimius Severus, AS 193-211
AE 16, 1.8g, 225°
obv. AV KAI L CE. - CEVHROC
Head, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOLIT - WN PROC[IC]
Eros, winged, nude, with crossed legs stg. r., resting with both arms on reversed
torch set on heap of stones(?)
ref. a) not in AMNG:
obv. AMNG I/1, 1340
rev. AMNG I/1, 1368, pl. XVI, 6
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No.8.14.16.4
obv. f.e. No.8.14.3.9 (for Hera)
ex coll. Hoeft
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#67
Combination with a new obv. die for Eros
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 18, 2.91g, 180°
obv. AV - LC - CEVHROC
Head, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOL - I PROC IC
Eros, winged, nude, with crossed legs stg. r., resting on reversed extinguishing
torch set on a stone, holding torch with l. hand
ref. a) not in AMNG:
obv. AMNG I/1, 1364
rev. AMNG I/1, 1368 (depiction)
AMNG I/1, 1353 (legend)
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No.8.14.16.3
obv. legend with that break not listed at all
ex coll. Hoeft
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#68
A new Eros type for Severus
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 16, 2.68g, 225°
obv. AV KAI - CEVHROC
Head, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOLITWN PROC ICT
Eros, winged, nude, with crossed legs stg. r., head en face, resting with both arms on reversed
torch set on small altar, decorated with garlands
ref. a) not in AMNG:
rev. cf. AMNG I/1, 1368 (has stone heap instead of altar!)
obv. f.e. AMNG I/1, 1366
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
neither obv. nor rev. found in Hristova/Jekov
ex coll. Hoeft
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#69
A new obv. and rev. legend variant for Commodus
Commodus, AD 177-192
AE 18, 2.54g, 60°
obv. AVT K - AI KOMODOC
Head, laureate, r.
rev. NEIKOPOLITWN PROC ICTRO
Eros, winged, nude, with crossed legs stg.l., resting on reversed torch set on rock(?)
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1241 (1 ex., Sofia)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 2173 var. (has ICTRON)
c) Hristova/Jekov No.8.10.16.3 var.
Has break as AVT KAI - KOMODOC and rev. legend with ICTRON
ex ANE
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#70
I can through this one in, probably not known either:
Sorry for the bad picture - I can make a new one if required.
AE21, 7,43 g.
Semper pax
helcaraxe
Added:
obv. IOVLIA D - OMNA CEB
rev. NIKOPOLITWN PROC ICTR
Jochen
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Indeed, this is new, not in AMNG or in HrJ. Would you like to put it in the Album, complementary to this list, containing only the small, anonymous (no governor's name) coins? http://picasaweb.google.com/slokind/STUDYNicopolisCoppersSmallBrass#
The idea is that the small ones are a class apart, and an album where they can be compared with one another can be useful.
Your little 'small brass' Artemis is rare, I think.
Pat L.
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#71
A completely new type
Geta as Caesar, AD 208-209
AE 16, 2.90g, 150°
obv. [L C] KAI - GETAC
Bare head, r.
rev. NIKOPOLI PRO / C ICTR
Panther/Panthera, walking r.
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov
The whole type is missed! For Geta is known only a type with a lion walking r.
ex coll. Hoeft
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#72
Another different panther/panthera
Geta as Caesar, AD 208-209
AE 18, 2.5g
obv. [MAR] AV - GETAC
Head, draped, bare-headed, r.
rev. NIKOPOLIT / PROC IC
Panther/Panthera, walking r.
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov
The whole type is missed! For Geta is known only a type with a lion walking r.
ex coll. Areich (FORVM's Gallery)
Now we have two different coins from this rare type!
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#73
New obv. and rev. legend variants
Macrinus, AD 217-218
AE 27(?)
struck under Statius Longinus
obv. AVT KM OPPELLI CEVH - MAKRINOC
Head, laureate, r.
rev. VP CTATI LONGINO - V NIKOPOLITWN PR / OC ICTR
Zeus in himation, enthroned l., holding patera and sceptre
ref. a) not in AMNG
rev. AMNG I/1, 1721 var. (has only CTA, and different break)
obv. AMNG I/1, 1722 var. (has OPELLI)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 3538
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No.8.23.1.7 var. (different legend and different breaks)
obv. No.8.23.1.7 var. (different break)
ex. coll. oa (FORVM's Gallery)
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#74
A new rev. legend for Gordian
Gordian III, AD 238-244
AE 27(?)
struck under Tullius Menophilus
obv. AVT KM ANT G - ORDIANOC AVG
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. VP CAB MODECTOV NIKOPOLEITWN / PROC ICTRO
Homonoia in long garment and with mantle, wearing kalathos, std. l., holding
cornucopiae in l. arm and patera in r. hand
ref. a) not in AMNG
AMNG I/1, 2081 = H/J 8.36.36.1
b) Varbanov (engl.) 4155 (but doesn't mention breaks and distribution of letters)
c) Hristova/Jekov No.8.36.36.1 var. (different legend in ex. and W / N in r. field)
ex coll. mauseus (FORVM's Gallery)
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#75
A new die combination
Caracalla, 198-217
AE 28, 11.0g
struck under Aurelius Gallus
obv. AV K.M AVR - ANTWNINOC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. VP AV.GALLOV - NIKOPOLITWN / PROC I
Herakles, nude, chlamys over l. fore-arm, stg. r. holding apples in l. hand and
resting with r. hand on his club.
ref. a) so not in AMNG
rev. AMNG I/1, 1551
obv. AMNG I/1, 1552
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov
rev. No.8.18.14.4
obv. f.e. No.8.18.14.5
ex coll. Areich (FORVM's Gallery)
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#76
A new rev. legend
Elagabal, AD 218-222
AE 27(?)
struck under Novius Rufus
obv. AVT KM AVRH - ANTWNEINOC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. VP NOBIOV ROVFOV - NIKOPOLITWN PRO
in ex. C IC
in l. and r. field T - RO / N
Tyche in long garment and with mantle, wearing kalathos, stg.l., holding
cornucopiae and rudder set on globe
ref. a) not in AMNG:
rev. AMNG I/1, 1975 (depiction)
legend not listed
obv. AMNG I/1, 1972
b) Varbanov (engl.) 4088
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
obv. No.8.26.38.4 (different die)
rev. No.8.26.38.4 (different distribution of letters in ex. and fields)
ex coll. Areich (FORVM's Gallery)
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#77
A new die combination
Elagabal, AD 218-222
AE 26
struck under Novius Rufus
obv. AVT KM AVRH - ANTWNEINOC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. VP NOBIOV ROVFOV NIKOPOLITWN PROC ICTRON
Hygieia stg.r., feeding snake in r. arm from patera in l. hand
ref. a) not in AMNG
rev. AMNG I/1, 1943 (depiction)
AMNG I/1, 1930 (legend, but for Dionysos)
obv. AMNG I/1, 1943
b) Varbanov (engl.) 4038
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No.8.26.21.7
obv. f.e. No.8.26.21.5 (different die)
ex coll. Jericho (FORVM's Gallery)
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#78
A new die combination
Macrinus, AD 217-218
AE 27, 12.34g
struck under Pontianus
obv. AV K OPPEL C - EVH MAKRINOC
Bust, cuirassed with scale armour, laureate, r.
rev. VP P FOV PONTIANOV NEIKOPOLITWN
in l. and r. field PR - OC
in ex. ICTRW
Asklepios in himation, snake staff under armpit, stg. facing, head l.
ref. a) not in AMNG
rev. AMNG I/1, 1681 (depiction)
AMNG I/1, 1680 (legend, but for Hermes)
obv. AMNG I/1, 1681
b) Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No.8.23.20.2
obv. No.8.23.20.1
ex laboralde
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#79
A new type for Severus
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 26, 8.85g, 210°
struck under Aurelius Gallus
obv. AV KL CE[P] - CEVHROC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. VP AVR GALLOV - NIKOPOLITWN / PROC I
Artemis, in short cloak and boots, running r., holding bow in l. hand and drawing
with r. hand arrow from quiver over r. shoulder
ref. a) not in AMNG:
rev. AMNG I/1, 1291
obv. AMNG I/1, 1292
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
the entire type is missed. Only a small AE17 with Artemis ist listed.
ex coll. Hoeft
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@ Pat:
I will put it in the Picasa album, but let me first produce better images.
@Jochen:
Can you confirm that it is not in Hr+J? I think so, but had never the opportunity to look myself.
Semper pax
helcaraxe
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Hi Helcaraxe!
You are right, it is not in Hristova/Jekov. I have added the legends. Nice find.
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#80
A new die combination and a rev. legend variation
Septimius Severus, AD 1993-211
AE 27, 8.5g
obv. AV K.Λ.C. - CEYHPOC Π
Head, laureate, r.
rev. VΠA OOVI TEPT - VΛΛΟΥ NIKOΠΟ ΠPO - C ICTP (smaller letters)
Tyche, wearing kalathos, stg. l., holding cornucopiae and rudder
ref. a) not in AMNG:
rev. AMNG I/1, 1279 (legend as ex. from Wien)
obv. f.e. AMNG I/1, 1275 (for Herakles)
b) not in Varbanov (engl.):
cf. #2771 (cites AMNG 1279)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No.8.14.38.7 (depiction)
legend not listed
obv. f.e. No.8.14.34.11
ex coll. sulcipius (Austrian Forum)
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#81
A rev. legend variant
Septimius Severus, AD 193 - 211 n.Chr.
AE18, 2.48 g
obv. AV KAI (?) - CEVHROC
Head, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOLIT PROC ICTRON
Eagle stg.l., head with wreath in beak r.
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1412 (2 ex., Löbbecke, Paris)
obv. legend described as AV KAI [C?]
b) Varbanov (engl.) 2448 (cites AMNG 1412, but describes the obv. legend as ?)
c) Hristova/Jekov No.8.14.1.33 var. (has only ICTR)
ex coll. oktavenspringer (Austrian Forum)
The obv. legend is difficult. It could be AV KAI L too.
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#82
A new die combination
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 17, 3.14g, 210°
obv. AV KL C - CEVHROC
Head, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOP[OLIT PRO]C ICTRO
Basket with fruits, conical and with handle, grapes hanging down from each side
ref. a) not in AMNG:
rev. AMNG I/1, 1429
obv. f.e. AMNG I/1, 1433 (for crescent)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 2431
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No.8.14.52.10
obv. f.e. No.8.14.48.17 (crescent)
ex coll. Hoeft
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#83
new obv. and rev. die
Elagabal, AD 218-222
AE 18, 2.9g
obv. AV KM AVR - ANTWNEINO
Head, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOLITWN PROC ICTR
Crescent with three stars
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No.8.26.48.1 var. (has ICTRON!)
obv. legend not found
ex isabelle5683
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#84
A new die combination
Septimius Severus, 193-211
AE 18, 3.37 g
obv. AV KAI CEP - CEVEROC.
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOLIT. - PROC ICTR[o?]
Hermes, nude, wearing petasos and boots, stg. l., holding purse and kerykeion
ref. a) not in AMNG:
rev. AMNG I/1, 1373
obv. f.e. AMNG I/1, 1350
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No.8.14.10.14
obv. z.B. No.8.14.7.14 (legend only)
ex coll. oktavenspringer (Austrian Forum)
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#85
A new die combination
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 19, 2.9g
ob. [AV K L C] - CEVHROC
Head, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPO - LIT PRΟC IC
Herakles, nude, stg. r., strangling the Nemean lion
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1389 var., pl.XVII, 19 (3 ex., Berlin, Paris, Sestini; the ex.from
Berlin has AV K L C, like AMNG 1390)
var. because Pick has noted PROC I.
b) Varbanov (engl.) 2360 var. (haas only AV KL!)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
Rs. No.8.14.14.23
Vs. No.8.14.14.22
Looking at the visible parts of the obv. legend the best match is AV K L C.
ex coll. sulcipius (Austrian Forum)
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#86
A new reverse die.
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
17mm, 3.35g.
ob. AV KAI CE - CEVHPOC
Head, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOΠOΛITΩN ΠPOC ICT
Tripod-lebes with serpent climbing the left leg, head dipped right into bowl
ref. a) AMNG I --- (but see the similar 1424 which lists several variations)
b) Varbanov I (English) ---
c) not in Hristova/Jekov.
Belongs with 8.14.47.16; same obv die; new rev. die.
(Reverse legend completed by reference to a double die match)
Bill
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#87
A new die combination.
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
18x20mm, 2.74g.
ob. AV Λ C - CEVHPOC
Head, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOΠOΛITO ΠPOC ICT
Snake coiled into four loops, head reverted right.
ref. a) AMNG I 1419
b) Varbanov I (English) 2452
c) Hristova/Jekov 8.14.22.4. This obv. die is not illustrated here, but appears at 8.14.38.19, incorrectly described.
Bill
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#88
Two new dies for a known type.
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
16x17mm, 3.08g.
ob. AV Λ C - CEVHPOC
Head, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOΠOΛI ΠPOC ICT
Lion walking right.
ref. a) AMNG I --- (but see the similar 1403-1405)
b) Varbanov I (English) ---
c) Hristova/Jekov 8.14.53.--- (belongs with 4-6)
Bill
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#89
A new die combination.
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
17mm, 3.54g
ob. AV KAI CE • CEVHPOC
Head, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOΠOΛIT ΠPOC ICT
Dionysos standing facing, head left, ribboned thyrsos in left hand, bunch of grapes in right hand.
ref. a) AMNG I 1378
b) Varbanov I (English) 2378
c) Hristova/Jekov obv. die 8.14.8.9, rev. die 8.14.8.8
Bill
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#90
Two new dies for a known type.
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
15x19mm, 2.99g.
ob. AV Λ - CEVHPOC
Head, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOΠOΛI ΠPOC ICTPO
Single star inside a crescent moon.
ref. a) AMNG I 1441
b) Varbanov I (English) ---
c) Hristova/Jekov 8.14.48.--- (belongs among 4-7, but neither of these dies is shown).
Bill
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That's a great lion!
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Thanks! I like it. But Pat Lawrence has some nicer coins in her Picasa web album.
Bill
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#91
A completely new type
AE 16, 3.09g, 180°
obv. AV[T KAI M AV] - RH KOMODO - [C]
Head, laureate, r.
rev. [NEIKOPO] - LEI PROC ICT
Female figure, in long garment and with mantle, stg. facing, head r., r. hand in puff of
garment, in l. hand bridle(?)
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1246, pl. XVIII, 21 (1 ex., Wien)
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov
d) RPC online temp. No.4349
Pick: The figure is from rather bad work...Wether the bridle-like object is hold by her l. hand or stands loosely beside the figure is unclear; but probably Nemesis is meant.
ex coll. Hoeft
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#92
Caracalla as Caesar, AD 195-198
AE 17
obv. M AVR - ANTWNIN
Bust, draped and cuirassed, r.
rev. NIKOPOLITWN PROC I
Cista mystica, half-opened, a snake emerging l.
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) Varbanov (engl.) 2981
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No.8.18.5.3 var. (has ICTR)
obv. legend not listed
ex numismatty
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#93
A new die combination and a rev. legend variant
Gordianus III, AD 235-244
AE 28, 12.70g
struck under Sabinius Modestus
obv. AVT K M ANT G - ORDIANOC AVG
Bust, draped and cuirassed, seen from behind, laureate, r.
rev. VP CAB MODECTOV NIKOPOLITWN PROC ICTRO
Hygieia standing right, feeding serpent from patera.
ref. a) nicht in AMNG:
rev. AMNG, I/1, 2064 var. (has POLEITWN)
obv. f.e. AMNG I/1, 2057
b) Varbanov (engl.) 4156
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No.8.36.21.1 var. (has POLEITWN)
obv. e.g. No. 8.36.22.1
ex Rutten&Wieland
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#94
A new die combination
Macrinus, AD 217-218
AE 27, 15.84g
struck under Marcus Agrippa
obv. AV K OPPEL CE - VH MAKRINOC
Head, laureate, r.
rev. VP AGRIPA NIKOP - O - LIT[...]
Demeter in long garment and veiled, stg. l., holding grain-ears in lowered r. hand
and resting with raised l. hand on burning long torch
ref. a) not in AMNG:
rev. AMNG I/1, 1685 (depiction)
legend not listed
obv. AMNG I/1, 1687
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No.8.23.5.5 (probably)
obv. f.e. No.8.23.5.1
ex Jencek
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#95
A completely new type for Macrinus
Macrinus, AD 217-218
AE 20, 3.48g, 15°
obv. [AVT K]M OPEL CE - MAK[RINOC] (or similar)
Head, laureate, r.
rev. [NI]KOPOLITWN PROC ICTRO[N]
Club of Herakles
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov
ex coll. Hoeft
Seems to be a an unknown type. Generally there are only few small types for Macrinus in contrast to Septimius Severus.
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#96
A new rev. legend variant
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 20
obv. AV L C - CEVHROC
Head, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPO - LITW PROC IC
Tripod, central leg entwined by snake, head r.
ref. a) nicht in AMNG
rev. AMNG I/1, 1424 var.
obv. AMNG I/1, 1421
b) not in Varbanov (engl.):
cf. #2451 (different obv. and rev. legends)
c) Hristova/Jekov No.8.14.47.11 var. (has ICT and different legend break on rev.)
ex coll. moneta (FORVM's Gallery)
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#97
A new interesting rev. legend variant
Diadumenian, AD 217-218
AE 27
struck under Marcus Agrippa
obv. KM OPPEL ANTWNI DIADOVMHNIAN - OC
Bare head r.
rev. VP AGRIPPA NIK - OPOLITWN PRC IC / TRW (small o subscribed under RC!)
Homonoia, in long garment and with mantle, wearing kalathos, stg.l., holding
cornucopiae and patera; l. before her burning altar
ref. a) not in AMNG:
rev. AMNG I/1, 1813 (depiction)
legend with the small o not listed
obv. AMNG I/1, 1813
b) Varbanov (engl.) 3676
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
No.8.25.36.4 var. (has rev. legend break NI - KOP and o is not subscribed)
ex Lodge
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#98
New obv. and rev. legends for Hermes of Caracalla
Caracalla as Caesar, AD 195-198
AE 16, 2g
obv. [M AVR KAI] - ANTWNNOC(sic!)
Bust, draped and cuirassed(?), bare-headed, r.
rev. NIKOPOLI - T POC(sic!) ICTR
Hermes, nude, stg. l., chlamys over l. forearm, holding kerykeion in l. arm and
purse in r. hand
ref. a) not in AMNG:
rev. AMNG I/1, 1494 (depiction)
legend not listed
obv. AMNG I/1, 1494 (legend)
AMNG I/1, 1495 (bust type)
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
cf. No.8.18.10.10-12
ex coll. berserkrro
There is an object over the r. arm looking in magnification like a rooster with legs and talons! If this could be confirmed it would be a little sensation!
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#99
A new die combination and a rev. legend variant
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 18, 3.78g
obv. AV K.L - CEVHROC
Head, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOLIT - PROC ICTRo
Bust of Serapis, draped and with kalathos r.
ref. a) not in AMNG:
rev. AMNG I/1, 1349 var. (has ICTR only)
obv. AMNG I/1, 1348
b) not in Varbanov (engl.):
cf. #2435 (different obv. legend)
c) Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No.8.14.6.4 var. (has ICTR only)
obv. No.8.14.65
ex Slavey
Very often new die combinations are connected with rev. legend variants!
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#100a
A new snake type for Severus
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 17, 2.9g
obv. AV K L - CEVHROC
Head, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOLITWN [PROC ICTR]
Snake erected in several coils r.
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1420 (3 ex., Berlin, Bukarest, St.Petersburg)
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) Hristova/Jekov.
rev. No.8.14.22.7 (different die)
obv. f.e. No.8.14.16.66
rustyromans, Vcoins, Apr. 2007
#110b
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 15, 3.01g
obv. AV K L - CEVHROC
Head, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOLITWN PROC I
Snake erected in several coils r.
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1420 (3 ex., Berlin, Bukarest, St.Petersburg)
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) Hristova/Jekov.
rev. No.8.14.22.7 (different die)
obv. f.e. No.8.14.16.66
coll. benito, FAC, Dec. 2010
#100b seems to be the same type as #100a, the obs. is from the same die. So the rev. legend of #100a could well be PROC I too.
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#101
New obv. and rev. legends for Elagabal bunch of grapes
Elagabal, AD 218-222
AE 16, 3.08g, 180°
obv. [AV KM A]VR - ANT[WN]INOC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPO - LITWN PROC I .
Bunch of grapes
ref. a) not in AMNG:
cf. AMNG I/1, 1610 (for depiction)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 2980
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
No.8.18.8.12 var. (has different obv. legend and no legend break on rev.)
ex coll. Hoeft
Was attributed to Caracalla in error.
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#102
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 19, 2.61g
obv. AV KAI CEP. - CEVHROC
Head, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOLI - T PROC ICTR
Youthful Herakles, nude, stg. r., lion's skin over l. forearm, holding in outstretched l. hand apples of Hesperids and
resting with r. hand on his club.
ref. a) not in AMNG:
rev. cf. AMNG I/1, 1386 (has no apples!)
obv. legend not listed
b) Varbanov (engl.) 2413
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
cf. No. 8.14.14.15 (different obv. and rev. legends)
should get an own number!
ex coll. Hoeft
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#103
New rev. legend
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 18, 2.90g
obv. AV KAI CE - CEVHROC
Head, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOLI - TWN PROC I
Artemis in short cloak and boots, advancing r., holding bow in l. hand and drawing with r. hand arrow from quiver over r.
shoulder
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1359 (1 ex., Bukarest, but has IC)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 2499 var. (= AMNG 1359)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
cf. No. 8.14.13.4 (different rev. legend)
should have an own number!
ex slaveycoins
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#104
A new die combination
Gordian III, AD 235-244
AE 28
struck under Sabinius Modestus
obv. AVT KM ANT G - ORDIANOC AVG
Bust, draped and cuirasswed, laureate, r.
rev. VP CAB MODECTOV NIKOPOLEITWN PROC ICTRO (WN and PR ligate)
Tyche stg.l. holding cornucopiae and rudder
ref. a) not in AMNG.
rev. AMNG I/1, 2082 (depiction)
AMNG I/1, 2055 (legend)
obv. f.e. AMNG I/1, 2047
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No.8.36.38.1
obv. f.e. No.8.36.36.1 (for Concordia)
ex Ancient Byways
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#105
A new die combination and a rev. legend variant
Geta as Caesar, AD 198-209
AE 16, 3.50g
obv. L AVR K - GETAC
Bare head, r.
rev. NIKOPOLIT - [WN PROC I]C (?)
Tyche, wearing kalathos, stg. l., holding cornucopiae and rudder
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No.8.22.38.3 var. (different legend)
obv. f.e. No.8.22.36.3
ex rustyromans
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#106
A new die combination
Julia Domna
AE 17
obv. IOVL DO - CEBACTH
Bust, draped, r.
rev. NIKOPOLIT - PROC ICTRO
Homonoia in long garment and mantle, wearing kalathos, stg. l., holding
cornucopiae and patera.
ref. a) not in AMNG
rev. AMNG I/1, 1477
obv. f.e. AMNG I/1, 1481 (for eagle)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 2845 (obv. legend unclear!)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No.8.17.36.1
obv. f.e. No.8.17.10.2
ex Ancient Coin Art
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#107
HrJ 8.18.1.-- No tetrassarion with std Zeus by Tertullus for Caracalla.
AV K?]•M•AVR• | ANTÔNINOS Bust, laureate, cloak over armor as from behind.
Rev.(cf. SS's 8.14.1.4), VPA OOVI?]TERTULLOV (scepter knob) NIKOPOLITÔN and in exergue PROS IS. Same style but NOT same die as Septimius's; this one breaks before NIK...
This is indeed the rare Pick 1516. From JW 19 06 10. AE25+ 10.03g axis 7:30h.
Since Pick listed this one (but only as on the market a century ago), and Varbanov copied the listing (without an illustration), I went through the whole addenda so far to make sure it hasn't been listed before. I'll post it now but get back to add the weight, etc., immediately.
Diam, Wt, and axis added
Pat L.
CLCIK
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Moonmoth has pointed out to me that #99 and #105 are identical. Therefore I have deleted #105 and all following entries have got a new number.
Sorry
Jochen
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#108
Two new dies.
Caracalla
AE 17
obv. M AVP K Λ – ANTΩNI
Draped, bare-headed bust right, probably also cuirassed.
rev. NIKOΠOΛIT ΠP and in ex: OC ICT retrograde.
Lion pacing right.
ref. a) not in AMNG.
b) Not in Varbanov I (English).
c) These dies not in Hristova/Jekov, but see the similar 8.18.53.3 for the type.
The retrograde exergue is similar to a lion reverse die of Julia Domna, 8.17.53.1, which has a retrograde POC ICT in the exergue. Unlike those legends which read all the way around in a circle, these two exergues would only read correctly in a mirror. Though, on this die, all the letters in the exergue except the T are vertically symmetrical, and the T is the only character which makes this retrograde.
Bill
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#109
A new rev. type for Marcus Aurelius
Marcus Aurelius as Caesar, AD 139-161
AE 18(?)
obv. AVRHLIOC OVH - ROC KAICAR
Bust, draped, bare-headed, r.
rev. NEIKOPOLEI - TWN PROC ICT
Herakles, nude, bearded, stg.l., holding lion's-skin over l. forearm and resting with r. hand on his
club
ref.: a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No.8.6.14.1 (for Antoninus Pius!)
obv. No.8.7.38.1 (same die)
ex coll. Aleksiev
Types for Marcus Aurelius from Nikopolis a rare at all. So I'm proud to be able to present here a new unpublished type!
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#110
A new die combination
Elagabal, AD 218-222
AE 25, 12.03 g
struck under Novius Rufus
obv. AVT KM AVRH - ANTWNEINOC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. VP NOBIOV ROVFOV NIKOPOLITWN
in ex. in 2 line PROC / ICTR
in l. and r. field O - N
Snake erected r. in 5 elaborate coils
ref. a) not in AMNG:
rev. AMNG I/1, 1998 (depiction only)
obv. AMNG I/1, 1997
b) Varbanov (engl.) 4068 var. (has only AVR)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No.8.26.22.3
obv. f.e. No.8.26.22.5 corr. (writes ANTWNINOC, but legend is illegible)
ex coll. chinamul (German Forum)
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#111
A new rev. die for Elagabal
Elagabal, AD 218-222
AE 25, 10.94 g
sztruck under Novius Rufus
obv. AVT KM AVRH - ANTWNINOC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. VP NOBIOV ROVFOV N - I - KOPOLITWN PRO (PR ligate)
in l. field one below the other C IC / TR (?)
ref. a) not in AMNG:
cf. AMNG I/1, 1916 for motive
b) cf. Varbanov (engl.) 3970 (= AMNG 1916)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
obv. No. 8.26.11.4
rev. No. 8.26.4.3 var. (different legend distribution)
ex coll. chinamul (German Forum)
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#112
A completely new type for Caracalla
Caracalla, AD 198-217
AE 27, 12.49 g
struck under Flavius Ulpianus
obv. AV KM AVR - ANTWNINOC
Head, laureate, r.
rev. V FL OVLPIAN - NIKOPOLI / PROC
Apollo, nude, stg. l., holding branch in lowered l. hand and in r. hand patera over
burning altar
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1567 var. (has PROC I)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 3126
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
the entire type of Apollo with altar is missed
ex coll. chinamul (German Forum)
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#113
A new die combination
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 17, 2.95 g
obv. AV KL CE - CEVHROC
Head, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOLI - PROC ICTR
Eros, nude, winged, stg. r. with crossed legs, resting with both arms on inverted torch
set on small column
ref.:a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No.8.14.16.5
obv. f.e. No.8.14.14.28 (for Herakles)
ex coll. chinamul (German Forum)
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#114
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 17, 3.55g
obv. AV KL C - CEVHROC
Head, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOL[ I ] - PROC IC
Demeter, stg. l., holding corn-ears in r. hand and resting with l. hand on long
burning torch
ref. a) not in AMNG
rev. AMNG I/1, 1353 (depiction)
legend f.e. AMNG I/1, 1422
obv. AMNG I/1, 1349 (for Sarapis)
b) cf. Varbanov (engl.) 2259 (= AMNG 1353)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No.8.14.5.4 var. (has another break: - I PROC IC)
obv. f.e. No.8.14.8.8 (for Dionysos)
ex coll. areich (FORVM's Gallery)
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#115
A new rev. die for Gordian III
Gordian III, AD 238-244
AE 27(?)
struck under Sabinius Modestus
obv. AVT KM ANTW - GORDIANOVC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. VP CAB MODECTOV - NIKOPOLEITWN PRO (OV, WN and PR ligate)
in l. field one below the other C / I / C / T / R / O
in r. field N
Asklepios in himation stg. facing, head l., l. hand with puff of garment before
body, resting with r. hand on snake staff that stands under r. armpit
ref. a) cf. AMNG I/1, 2059-2061 (different legend distribution on rev.)
b) cf. Varbanov (engl.) 4172 (= AMNG 2059)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No. 8.36.20.7 var. (different legend distribution)
obv. No.8.36.20.7 (upper coin same die)
ex coll. hjk (German Forum)
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#116
A new type for Commodus
Commodus, AD 177-192
AE 18, 3.3g
obv. [A]VT KAI A - V KOMODOC
Head, laureate, r.
rev. N - IKOP - O PIOC(sic!) IC
Tyche in long garment, wearing mural crown(?), stg.l., holding cornucopiae and
rudder
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov
The rev. type is known from No.8.10.38.5-7
d) not in RPC IV online
possibly unpublished
ex coll. Hoeft
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withdrawn!
New obv. and rev. die for Severus
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 17, 2.2g
obv. AV KL C - CEVHROC
Head, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOLI - PROC ICTRO
Asklepios stg. facing, head l., resting with r. hand on snake-staff
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1382 var. (has ICTRW)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 2334 var. (= AMNG 1382)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
the rev. type is known from No. 8.14.20.3-4
ex coll. Hoeft
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#117
A new die combination and a new rev. die for Carcalla
Caracalla, AD 198-217
AE 26, 10.1g
struck under Aurelius Gallus
obv. AV KM AV - ANTWNINOC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. VP AV GALLOV - NIKOPOLITW / PROC I
Asklepios in himation, stg. facing, head l., resting with r. hand on snake-staff
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No. 8.18.20.2 var. (different legend distribution)
obv. f.e. No. 8.18.14.5 (for Herakles)
ex Gitbud&Naumann
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#117
New obv. and rev. die for Severus
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 17, 2.2g
obv. AV KL C - CEVHROC
Head, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOLI - PROC ICTRO
Asklepios stg. facing, head l., resting with r. hand on snake-staff
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1382 var. (has ICTRW)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 2334 var. (= AMNG 1382)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
the rev. type is known from No. 8.14.20.3-4
ex coll. Hoeft
Best regards
Are you sure these are new dies? They look to me like the same dies as shown at 8.14.20.3, with the obv. legend AV L C - CEVHROC. The ragged edge of the flan on your new specimen makes the base of the first V look like a K. You outbid me on this coin, but I already have the same dies on a worse specimen which I posted in Pat's gallery here:
http://picasaweb.google.com/slokind/STUDYNicopolisCoppersSmallBrass#5458471804344585618
I added a note about the reverse legend to the corrigenda thread here:
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/board/index.php?topic=61823.msg386793#msg386793
Yours is a nice specimen!
Bill
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Hi Bill!
Yes, you can be right. And with these doubts I think it is better to withdraw this coin from the list. Here is another new one:
#118
A new rev. type for Caracalla
Caracalla, AD 198-217
AE 18(?)
obv. AV KM AVRH - ANTONINOC(sic!)
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOLITW - N PROC ICTR
in l. and r. field O - N
Staff of Asklepios entwined by snake l.
ref. a) for Caracalla: AMNG I/1, 1606 var. (has only N in field)
for Elagabal: AMNG I/1, 2032 (has ON in field, but Pick doesn't write where!)
Even Pick has had difficulties to differentiate between Elagabal and Caracalla.
b) Varbanov (engl.) 3867 (for Elagabal, has N in r, Feld, according to Pick for
Caracalla!)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov, neither for Caracalla nor Elagabal.
Note: It is difficult to differentiate here between Caracalla and Elagabal, but because of the portrait I tend to Caracalla.
ex coll. Patchev
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#119
A completely new type for Elagabal
Elagabal, AD 218-222
AE 18(?)
obv. [AV KM AVRH?] - ANTWNINOC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOLITWN PROC ICTRON.
Cista mystica, lid open to r., snake climbing out to r.
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
cf. No. 8.26.5.3 (Cista mystica, lid open to l.)
ex coll. Patchev
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Regarding #117 that Jochen listed above:
obverse legend should read: AV K∙ M. AV∙ / ANTΩNINOC (sic non rho)
While the coin Jochen cites, 8.18.20.2, does compare a Caracalla / Asklepios Gallus with this unrecorded die pairing, perhaps a better comparison would be (Sept. Severus) 8.14.20.1-2 a reverse die match. Jochen's Caracalla/ Asklepios, 8.18.20.2 (the only example I've seen of this die pairing) is a reverse match for Plautilla 8.21.20.2
In addition 2.9 gr.sounds a little light for this coin.
JPW
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Thanks for the hint. Correction done!
#120
A new die combination
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 18, 2.9g, mm,
obv. AV KAI CE - CEVHROC
Kopf, belorbeert, n.r.
rev. NIKOPOLITWN PROC I
Lorbeerkranz, big pellet within
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1446 (4 ex., Berlin, Bukarest, Wiczay, Mionnet)
this spec. like ex. from Bukarest
b) Varbanov (engl.) 2484
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No.8.14.54.10
obv. f.e.No. 8.14.53.1
it is possible that the bigger coin of No.8.14.54.10 too has AV KAI CE and
then must be corrected
ex Gitbaud&Naumann
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#121
Exchanged with a better coin of this typpe 9 Aug.2010!
A new rev. type for Caracalla
Caracalla as Caesar, AD 196-198
AE 13, 2.4g
obv. M AV K - ANTWNIN
Bust, draped and cuirassed, bare-headed, r.
rev. NIKOPOLITW / PROC I
Lioness walking r.
ref. a) not in AMNG
a doubtful type for Caracalla as Augustus listed under #1599
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov
no type with lion/lioness listed
ex coll. Hoeft
On this coin it is clearly a lioness!
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#122
A new rev. die for Gordian III
Gordian III, AD 238-244
AE 26, 15.95g, 27.32g, 15°
struck under Sabinius Modestus
obv. AVT KM ANTW - GORDIANOC
Bust, draped (and cuirassed?), laureate, r.
rev. VP CAB MODECTOV NIKOPOLEITWN PRO(sic!) (OV and WN ligate)
in ex. ICTRON
Eagle with open wings stg. r. on small base between 2 standards, head with
wreath in beak erected l.
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 2097 (1 ex., Wien)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 4187 (= AMNG 2097)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov
cf. No. 8.36.54.2 (different legend distribution on rev.)
ex coll. Hoeft
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#123
A new rev. type for Macrinus
Macrinus, AD 217-218
AE 27, 11.96g
struck under Statius Longinus
obv. [AVT KM O]PEL CEVH - [MAKREINOC]
Head, laureate, r.
rev. VP CTATI LONGINOV - NI - KOPOLITWN PRO / C ICTRW
Demeter (or Kore) without veil, but with long drooping mantle over girded
double chiton, stg. l., holding 2 grain-ears in r. hand and resting with raised l. hand
on sceptre.
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1732 (1 ex., Gotha); the same rev. for Diadumenian, #1837
b) Varbanov (engl.) 3543
c) not in Hristova/Jekov
This type with the long mantle is missed
ex Pegasi
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#124
A new die combination
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 17, 2.26g
obv. AV KAI - CEVHROC
Head, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOP - O - LI / PROC IC
Rivergod leaning l., holding cornucopiae in r. arm and branch(?) in raised r. hand
ref. a) not in AMNG
cf. AMNG I/1, 1391 (for rev. type only)
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No. 8.14.32.17
obv. f.e. No.8.14.36.10
ex slaveycoins
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#125
A new rev. die for Diadumenian
Diadumenian, AD 217-218
AE 27, 14.25g, 27.04g, 15°
struck under Statius Longinus
obv. KM OPELLI DIA - DOVMENIANOC
Bust, draped, bare-headed, r.
rev. [VP CTA LON]GINOV NI - KOPOLITWN PROC I / CTRON
Tyche Euposia, in long garment and mantle, wearing kalathos, stg. facing, head r., holding
in l. arm cornucopiae und in r. hand rudder; on cornucopiae infant Ploutos std. l.
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1869 (1 ex., Sofia)
b) Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
obv. No. 8.25.38.8
rev. with head of Tyche r. is new! It's known from No. 8.25.38.7 but with
another legend break and another ex. on rev.
ex coll. Hoeft
The obv. legend can be VP CTA as on AMNG I/1, 1869 or VP CTATI as on AMNG I/1, 1867. I should be #1869 because #1867 has a different legend break on rev.
Both have CTRON in ex. whereas HrJ 8.25.38.8 seems to have an empty ex.
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#126
A completely new type for Severus. A nice surprise!
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 29, 12.97g, 29.03mm, 30°
struck under governor Flavius Ulpianus
obv. AVT L CEPTI - CEVHROC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, seen from behind, laureate, r.
rev. V FL OV - LPIAN - NIK - OPOLIT PR / OC I
Emperor in military cloak, helmeted, stg. l., holding small Nike(?) in extended r.
hand and resting with raised l. hand on inverted spear; r. behind him Nike, winged
and in long garment stg. l., holding palm-branch in l. arm and crowning the
emperor with a wreath in her raised r. hand.
ref. a) not in AMNG: the whole type is missed!
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No. 8.22.34.1 (for Geta only!)
obv. not listed!
ex coll. Hoeft
Coins of Ulpianus for Severus are rare, in contrast to coins for Caracalla or Geta. This type was known only for Geta. Because often types were struck parallel for all three emperors it is possible that this type could be found for Caracalla too! The obv. combination of legend AVT L CEPTI and this bust type draped and cuirassed is not known.
The object in the r. hand of the emperor is not clear at all. Sometimes it is called a sword. I think a small Nike is the most probable.
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#127
A new rev. type for Severus
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 17, 2.74g, 17.44mm, 195° (if ethnic begins lower left)
obv. AV KAI - CEVHROC
Head, laureate, r.
rev. NEIKOPOLI PROC ICTRO .
Crescent to l., 1 star above the r. horn
ref. a) not in AMNG:
rev. AMNG I/1, 1441 (legend only)
depiction not listed!
obv. AMNG I/1, 1436
b) not in Varbanov (engl.):
cf. #2215, has PROC ICT, rev not described en detail
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. cf. No. 8.14.48.12, but different arrangement of legend and star!
obv. f.e. No. 8.14.48.12
but the whole type is missed
ex coll. Hoeft
An unusual position of the star!
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#128
A new type for Elagabal
AE 16, 3.43g, 16.06mm, 15°
obv. AVT M AVR[H] - ANTWNINOC
Bust, draped and laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOLITW - N PROC ICTRON
Bust of Serapis, with taenia and wearing kalathos, r.
ref. a) not in AMNG:
rev. AMNG I/1, 2018
obv. AVT M AVR[H] together with this bust not listed!
b) not in Varbanov (engl.):
#3826 has only head laureate too!
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
I think there are 2 different types mixed up as No. 8.26.6.5:
1) AMNG I/1, 2018 with head laureate r.
2) My type with bust draped r. Surely the outer coin in the last line of HrJ
belongs to this type too!
They should be listed under an own number! Probably both have the same rev.
legend PROC ICTRON.
ex coll. Hoeft
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#129
For years I have tried to photograph a fine die pair for Diadumenian at Nicopolis. It is obscured by that teal blue patina that some admire. Here is my best attempt to photograph and to identify. The pair is not in HrJ, since we have no idea of the obverse not illustrated. If that has this obv. then it would be 8.25.1.2.
• Diadumenian Longinus DBe for obverse, with this reverse not known to me at the time of the ayiyoryitika page: https://www.forumancientcoins.com/ayiyoryitika/longinusdies.html
I have not yet determined which of the Megaw or HrJ numbers this die pair may be, and I have no accession number for my coin, which even now is prevented by its famous patina from good photography.
Obv legend. M OPELLI DIADOV [--- See my DBe for rest]
Rev legend, VP STA LONGINOV NIKOPOLITÔN P[?
and in exergue ?]S IST
Megaw's NIC 4.43e may reproduce a bad photo of the same coin (he says, simply, from eBay), but that is only a guess.
HrJ 8.25.1.2 ("variant") shows evidently this reverse die, with the P alone, with ROS IST in the exergue, probably being decisive.
This coin is the only one I know, with legible photos, that testifies to the pairing of these dies. The second, even uglier photo shows details of the reverse a little better.
CLICK
Pat L.
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#130
A new rev. die for Severus
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 18
obv. AV KAI CE - CEVHROC
Head, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOL - IT PROC IC
Hygieia stg. r., feeding snake
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1384 (like ex. from Berlin)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 2362 var. (has obv. only with AV KAI C)
c) Hristova/Jekov No. 8.14.21.4 var. (has NIKOPOL - IT PROC ICTR)
ex David Connors
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#131
A nice new type for Diadumenian
Diadumenian, AD 217-218
AE 27, 10.78g, 27.22mm, 195°
struck under Statius Longinus
obv. [KM OP]ELLI ANTW - [DIA]DOVMENIANOC
Bare head, r.
rev. VP CTATI LONGINO - VN - IKOPOLITWN PRO / C ICTRON
Athena Nikephoros, in long garment and mantle, helmeted and wearing aegis,
enthroned l., holding in extended r. hand small Nike stg. r. with palmbranch and
holding wreath in raised r. hand, and resting with raised l. hand on spear.
ref. a) not in AMNG:
cf. AMNG I/1, 1744 (for Macrinus)
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not at Pat Lawrence
d) not at Malcolm Megaw
e) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No. 8.23.4.1 (for Macrinus)
obv. f.e. No. 8.25.4.2
Again one of the many parallel types struck for Macrinus and Diadumenian at the same time.
ex coll. Hoeft
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#132
A new die combination and a new rev. die for Caracalla
Caracalla, AD 198-217
AE 27, 14.5g
struck under Aurelius Gallus
obv. AVT KM AV - ANTWNINOC
Head, laureate, r., slightly draped on l. shoulder
rev. VP AVR GALLOV.NIKOPOLIT PROC I
Eagle with open wings stg. l. on globe, head with wreath in beak r.
ref. a) not in AMNG
cf. AMNG I/1, 1563 (different bust)
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. cf. 8.18.1.13 (has eagle stg. facing and globe above legend)
obv. f.e. 8.18.4.2
ex anciencollectablecoins
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#133
A new die combination and a rev. variant for Macrinus
Macrinus, AD 217-218
AE 26, 12.7g
struck under Statius Longinus
obv. [AVT KM OPEL] CEV - MAKREINOC
Bust, draped and cuirassed with scale armour, laureate, r.
rev. [VP CTATI L]ON[GINOV NIKOPOLITW]N PROC IC[trON]
Hermes, stg. bent l., r. foot on rock, r. hand with korykeion resting on r. knee, l.
arm with purse behind his back.
ref. a) not in AMNG:
rev. AMNG I/1, 1753 var. (has T-RW in central lower field)
obv. f.e. AMNG I/1, 1780 (for Tyche)
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No. 8.23.10.1 (different die)
obv. f.e. No. 8.23.9.4 (same die)
ex ancientcollectablecoins
Note: The obv. legend is sure because it is the same die as HrJ 8.23.9.4 The end of the rev. legend is unclear.
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#134
A completely new type for Plautilla
Plautilla, AD 202-205
AE 27 (?)
struck under Aurelius Gallus
obv. FOVL PL - AVTILLA.CE
Bust, draped, r.
rev. VP AVR GALLOV NIKOPOLITWN / PROC IC (WN ligate)
Trophy with captive on each side std. on shield
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov
The whole type is missed
From Plamen Patchev
note: The end of the obv. legend WN is unclear. It could be only W as well.
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#135
A new die combination for Macrinus
Macrinus, AD 217-218
AE 28, 15.1g
struck under Statius Longinus
obv. [AVT K]M OPEL CEVH - ROC MAKRINOC
Head, laureate, r.
rev. [VP] CTATI LONGINOV NIKOPOLITWN (OV ligate)
in ex. in 2 lines PROC ICTR / W
River-god, in himation, nude to hips. leaning l., holding in l. arm reed and resting
with r. hand on prow; under his l. arm vase from which water flows l.
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1762 (2 ex., Imhoof, St.Florian)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 3554
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No. 8.23.32.9
obv. f.e. No. 8.23.10.12 (for Hermes)
ex gitbudnaumann
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#136
A new die combination and a rev. variant
Septimius Severus: AD 193-211
AE 26, 12.12g, 26.4mm
AV KAI L CEPT - CEVHROC PE[R]
Head. laureate, r.
rev. VP KOCK GENTIA - [NOV NIKOP]OLITW / PROC ICTR
Dionysos, nude, wearing boots, stg. l., holding bunch of grapes in l. hand and
resting swith raised l. hand on thyrsos.
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No. 8.14.8.1 var. (different legend distribution)
obv. f.e. No. 8.14.3.2 (for Hera)
ex frascatius
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#137
A new die combination and a correction
Elagabal, AD 218-222
AE 25, 11.26g
struck under Novius Rufus
obv. AVT M AVR - ANTWNINOC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, seen from front, laureate, r.
rev. VP NOBIOV ROVFOV NIKOPOLITWN PROC / ICTRW
Eagle, with open wings stg. facing, head with wreath in beak l.
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov
rev. No. 8.26.1.11 corr. (has ICTRO in error)
obv. f.e. No. 8.26.8.3 corr. (has AVT KM AVR in error)
ex Roma Numismatics
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#138
A new die combination
Macrinus, AD 217-218
AE 26
struck under Statius Longinus
obv. AVT KM OPELLIOC - CEVH MAKRINOC
Head, laureate, r., slightly draped on l. shoulder
rev. VP CTAT LONGINOV NIKOPOLOLITWN PROC / ICTR
Hermes, nude, stg. l., holding kerykeion in l. arm and purge in r. hand
ref. a) nicht in AMNG:
rev. AMNG I/1, 1751
obv. f.e. AMNG I/1, 1720
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
cf. #3488 (different obv. legend)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No. 8.23.10.12
obv. f.e. No. 8.23.4.6 (for Athena)
ex rustypennies
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#139
A new die combination and a rev. legend variant
Caracalla, AD 198-217
AE 28 11.6g
struck under Aurelius Gallus
obv. AV.K.M.AVR. - ANTWNIN
Head, laureate, r.
rev. VP AV GALLOV - NIKOPOLI. / PROC IC (OV ligate)
Tyche stg. facing, head l., holding cornucopiae and rudder
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1556
b) Varbanov (engl.) 3031
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No. 8.18.38.2-3 cf. (different legends)
obv. f.e. No.8.18.31.1 (for Kybele)
ex coll. John Wrenn (Petrus Elmsley)
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#140
A completely new type for Julia Domna
Julia Domna
AE 26 12.2g
struck under Aurelius Gallus
obv. IOVLIA - DOMNA CE
Bust, draped, r.
rev. V[P A]VR GALLOV NI - KOPOLEITWN / PROC ICTR
Nemesis, stg. l., holding rod in l. arm and scales in r. hand; wheel at her feet left.
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov
Seems to be a completely new type
ex coll. John Wrenn (Petrus Elmsley)
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#141
Two new dies.
Septimius Severus.
16x18mm, 2.90g.
obv. AV KAI CЄ - CЄVHPOC
Laureate head right.
rev. NIKOΠOΛIT•Π•POC ICTP
Homonoia standing left, wearing kalathos, holding out a patera and carrying a cornucopia.
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1396
b) Varbanov I (English) 2417
c) Hristova/Jekov 8.14.36.3-4 var. (two new dies)
Coll. Bill Welch
Note that the two varieties shown in Hr/J both have a draped and cuirassed bust.
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#142
A new type for Elagabal
Elagabal, AD 218-222
AE 27, 12.37g, 27.03mm, 0°
struck under Novius Rufus
obv. AVT KM AVR - [ANTWN]INOC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, radiate, r.
rev. VP NOBIOV ROVFOV - NI - KOPOLITWN PROC / ICTRW (2nd OV ligate)
Zeus, nude, chlamys over l. shoulder, stg.l., resting with raised l. arm on sceptre
and holding patera in r. hand; l. at his feet the eagle stg. l. and looking r.
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1898 (2 ex., München, Schmidt)
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
this rev. type with eagle not listed
obv. f.e. No. 8.26.1.11 (for eagle)
ex coll Hoeft
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#143
A new die combination and a rev. legend variant
Diadumenian, AD 217-218
AE 26, 11.98g, 26.31mm, 180°
struck under Marcus Agrippa
obv. K[M OPPEL ANTWNI] DIADOVMENIANO - C
Bare head r.
rev. VP - AGRIPA NIKO - POLITWN PROC ICTR / [ON?]
Tyche in long garment and mantle, wearing kalathos, stg. l., holding cornucopiae
in l. arm and with r. hand rudder.
ref. a) not in AMNG:
rev. AMNG I/1, 1820 (depiction)
AMNG I/1, 1818 var. (legend, but different ex.)
obv. AMNG I/1, 1820
b) not in Varbanov (engl.):
cf. #3692 (= AMNG 1820)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
No. 8.25.38.2 var. (obv. same die, rev. different legend)
AGRIPA is known from other dies too, f.e. No. 8.25.15.1 (for Athena).
ex coll. Hoeft
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#144
A new die combination
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 17, 2.26g, 17.39g, 210°
obv. AV KAI - CEVHROC
Head, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOLI - T PROC ICTR
Hera in long garment and mantle, stg. l., resting with r. hand on sceptre and
holding in r. hand patera
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1351
b) Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No. 8.14.3.9
obv. No. 8.14.3.12
ex coll. Hoeft
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#145
A new obv. for Caracalla
Caracalla, AD 198-217
AE 16, 2.44g, 16.06mm, 210°
obv. AV K[M AVR] - ANTWNINOC
legend upside-down, beginning 8h and running clockwise
Bust, draped and Cuirassed, seen from front, laureate, r.
rev. [NIKO]POLIT PROC ICTR
Tripod, central leg entwined by snake in 2 coils r., head r.
ref. a) not in AMNG:
rev. AMNG I/1, 1604
b) Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No. 8.18.47.16 var. (has PROC I)
obv. cf. No.8.18.47.14 (for normal legend, has bust seen from behind)
ex coll. Hoeft
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#146
A completely new type for Severus
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 17, 2.24g
obv. AV - C - CEVHROC
Head, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOP - OLI PROC
Dionysos, nude, stg. l., holding unknown object (drinking horn?) in r. hand and resting
with l. hand on ribboned thyrsos.
ref. a) not in AMNG:
rev. AMNG I/1, 1378 var. (depiction, but holding bunch of grapes)
legend not listed
obv. legend not listed
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No. 8.14.8.12 var. (depiction, but holding bunch of grapes)
obv. legend not listed
Seems to be a completely new type
ex coll. Hoeft
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#147
A new obv. legend for Commodus
Commodus, AD 177-192
AE 18, 3.24g, 18.46mm, 135°
obv. AVT K - AI KOMODOC
Head, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOLEITWN PROC ICTR[O?]
(beginning upper right)
Crescent with 3 stars in the cavity
ref. a) not in AMNG:
rev. cf. AMNG I/1, 1251 var. (only 1 star and NEIKOPOLEITWN PROC
ICTON(sic!))
obv. f.e. AMNG I/1, 1241 (for Eros, with the same legend break)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 2172 (same dies)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No. 8.10.48.1 var. (3 stars but legend like AMNG 1251)
obv. legend not listed
ex coll. Hoeft
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No. 148
A new die pair, the eagle apparently listed by Pick, no. 1282, but not by HrJ and not =V.2752; the obv. die is used with a number of other reverse dies; see http://picasaweb.google.com/slokind/TERTULLUSSTUDYGROUP#
Thanks to Petrus Elmsley for calling it to my attention.
• 13 June 2010 AE14 6.58g axis 7h Nicopolis ad Istrum Issued by Tertullus Septimius Severus, laureate, bust as from behind, cloak over armor. AV K.L.SEP. | [---- . Rev., Eagle, to l. regardant, holding wreath in beak, its r. wing half raised, standing on garlanded altar. VPA OOV TERTULLOV, [NIKO--- PROS I], judging from unclear traces. This die pair not in HrJ 8.14.1.—. Nor is this reverse for Julia or for their sons. But this does seem to be a likely double die-match for Pick, AMNG I, 1, no. 1282, who prudently writes Basis instead of altar. Even his specimen weighs only 8.05g, but mine is very worn. Not = Varb. I, no. 2752 "with wings spread". but whether it is the one in the Blancon list, I must check.
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#149
A new die combination and a rev. variant
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 17(?)
obv. AV KL CE - CEVHROC
Head, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOLI - PROC IC
Dionysos, nude, wreathed, stg. l., holding bunch of grapes in r. hand and thyrsos
with ribbons in l. hand.
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1378 var.
b) Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No. 8.14.9-10 var. (thyrsos not ribboned, and legend with PROC ICT)
obv. f.e. No.8.14.8.17
ex Ritter
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#150
A new die for Diadumenian
Diadumenian, AD 217-218
AE 27(?), 12.8g
struck under Statius Longinus
obv. M OPEL DIADOV - MENIANOC K
Bust, draped and cuirassed, seen from front, bare-headed, r.
rev. VP CTA LONGINOV NIKOPOLITWN PROC ICT (OV ligate)
Hygieia, in long garment and mantle, feeding snake in r. arm from patera in l. hand
ref. a) not in AMNG:
rev. cf. AMN I/1, 1854 (different legend)
obv. f.e. AMNG I/1, 1850 (for Dionysos)
b) not in Varbanov (engl.):
cf. #3766 (= AMNG 1854)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
the whole type is missed
Seems to be a completely new type.
There is a similar type in Megaw listed as NIC4.28b but bust seen from behind and rev. legend end with PROC IC. Ref. Blanchet No.56, p.77
ex LEcoins
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#151
A new rev. type for Elagabal
Elagabal, AD 218-222
AE 27, 14.02g, 27.25g, 180°
struck under Novius Rufus
obv. AVT KM AVR - ANTWNEINOC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. VP NOBIOV ROVFOV - NIKOPOLITWN PR / OC IC
Felicitas, in long garment and mantle, stg. l., holding patera in r. hand and resting
with raised l. hand on kerykeion
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1971 var. (has ANTWNINOC)
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
the whole type is missed
ex coll. Hoeft
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#53b
A new die combination and a rev. legend variant
Caracalla, AD 198-217
AE 27, 12.3g
struck under Aurelius Gallus
obv. AV.KM.AVR -ANTWNEINo
Head, laureate, r.
rev. .VP AVR GALLO - V NIKOPOLIT / PROC
Tyche, in long garment and mantle, wearing kalathos, stg. l., holding cornucopiae
in l. arm and rudder in r. hand.
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1558 var. (has NEINOC and different rev. legend break)
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No. 8.18.38.3 var. (different legend break, POLITW and in ex. PROC I)
obv. f.e. No. 8.18.38.2 var. (has only AV, but could be AVR too, because the
legend is worn)
ex Gitbud&Naumann
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#152
A new die combination and a rev. die variant
Geta as Caesar, 198-209
AE 17(?), 2.25g
obv. L CEP K - GETAC
Bust, draped, bare-headed, r.
rev. NIKOPOLITWN PROC I
Basket with handle, 5 fruits
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1652 (2 ex., Prag, St. Petersburg)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 3248
c) not in Hristova/Jekov
rev. 8.18.52.1 var. (has ICTRO, no fruits)
obv. No. 8.22.10.2 (for Hermes)
ex Ritter
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Regarding Addenda #53b
Reverse legend should read:
Rev: VΠ AVP ΓAΛΛOv / NIKOΠOΛIT ∙
Ex: ΠPOC I
That terminal micro-upsilon for Gallou looks like it was squeezed in by the engraver because he couldn’t fit a full sized letter. It appears to be an incidental mark on the specimen Jochen posted but one is able to see it clearly on the coin attached.
I saved this image from coinarchives.com and unfortunately did not record what auction it came from. I could not find it in acsearch.
#152 Caracalla Tyche references:
Double match for SNG München #415, Tafel 16. Pick recorded this coin as AMNG 1556 abweichung 3. The specimen at München is worn so Pick could not read the complete obverse legend and left it incomplete. The cataloguer of SNG München erroneously gives the legend as AV∙ K M∙ AVP∙ / ANTΩNIN but it should read AV∙ K M∙ AVP∙ / ANTΩNEINoC (that last lunate sigma is often difficult to read on this die).
Jochen is correct to point out that this coin is not represented in Hr/J.
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With the 'PROC I' I was not sure. And the small v is interesting. Thanks for the correction.
Jochen
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#153
A completely new type for Marcus Aurelius
Marcus Aurelius as Caesar, AD 139-161
AE 25, 11.47g, 24.83mm, 195°
obv. AVRHLIOC OVH - ROC KAICAR
bust, draped, bare.headed, r.
rev. [NEIKOPOLEI] - TWN PROC ICT
Isis in long garment, decorated with lotus bud on head, stg. l., holding situla in
lowered l. hand and sistrum in extended l. hand
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No. 8.6.30.2 (for Antoninus Pius)
obv. f.e. No. 8.7.38.1 (for Tyche)
The whole type is missed. So it seems to be a new type for Marcus Aurelius. The
rev. with Isis is known from Antoninus Pius HrJ No. 8.6.30.2
ex coll. Hoeft
The coins of Marcus Aurelius from Nikopolis are rare at all. HrJ has listed 6 types for Marcus as Caesar and 1 as Augustus. After #109 in this thread it is the 2nd new one!
I will provide a better pic when I have the coin in hand.
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#154
New obv. and rev. legends for Severus
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 17, 2.56g, 16.92mm, 0°
obv. AV KA C - CEVHROC
Head, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOL - I - T PROC ICTRO
Athena, in girded double chiton and helmeted, stg. frontal, head l., holding in
raised l. hand spear and in r. hand shield set on ground
ref. a) not in AMNG:
rev. AMNG I/1, 1365 (depiction only)
obv. legend not listed
b) not in Varbanov
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
cf. No. 8.14.4.7 corr. (this coin):
seems to be a new type
ex coll. Hoeft
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#155
A rev. legend variant
Caracalla, AD 198-217
AE 28, 11.03m
struck under Aurelius Gallus
obv. AV KM AV - ANTWNINOC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. VPA AVR GALLOV NEIKOPOLI / PROC IC
Trophy with two captives std. l. and r. on shield, wearing pointed caps
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1560
b) Varbanov (engl.) 3083
c) Hristova/Jekov No.8.18.47.6 var. (has NIKOPOLI)
ex victoram
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#156
A new die combination
Diadumenian, AD 217-218
AE 18, 3.5g
obv. KM OPPEL - ANTWNINOC
bare head, r.
rev. NIKOPO - LITWN
Asklepios in himation, stg. frontal, head l., resting with r. hand on snake-staff
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1875
b) Varbanov (engl.) 3593
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No.8.25.20.6
obv. f.e. No.8.25.20.10 (for snake-staff)
ex Kenneth W. Dorney
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#157
New obv. and rev. legends
Caracalla as Caesar, AD 196-198
AE 16, 1.92g, 16.02mm, 30°
obv. M AVR KA
Bare head, r.
rev. NIKOPOLI - T POC(sic!) ICTR
Hermes , nude, stg. l., holding kerykeion in l. arm and purse in r. hand
ref. a) not in AMNG:
rev. AMNG I/1, 1493 (depiction)
obv. f.e. AMNG I/1, 1515 (for star)
b) cf. Varbanov (engl.) 2955 (= AMNG 1493)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
cf. No. 8.18.10.10-12 (for rev. type)
ex coll. Hoeft
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#158
A new die combination and a rev. legend variant
Gordian III, AD 238-244
AE 28, 13.4g
struck under Sabinius Modestus
obv. AVT KM ANTW - GORDIANOC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. [VP CA]B MODECTOV NI - KOPOLEITWN PRO[C] (OV, WN and PR ligate)
in r. field one below the other I / C / T / R / O
Athena in long double chiton and aegis, stg. l., in r. hand holding shield set on
ground and with l. hand resting on sceptre.
ref. a) not in AMNG:
rev. AMNG I/1, 2051 (depiction)
AMNG I/1, 2052 var. (legend; has in r. field T / R / O / N)
obv. f.e. AMNG I/1, 2053 var. (has legend break before GORDIANOC)
b) Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No.8.36.4.5 var. (has break as NIK - OPOL and in r. field T / R / O / N)
obv. f.e. No.8.36.4.2 (for Athena with snake)
ex coll. hjk (German Forum)
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#159
A completely new type for Diadumenian
Diadumenian, AD 217-218
AE 15
obv. KM OPELLI - ANTWNEINOC
Bare head, r.
rev. NIKOPOLEITWN
Cista mystica, lid half open r., from which snake is emerging r.
ref. a) not in AMNG
cf. AMNG I/1, 1881 (lid open l.)
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
cf. # 3595 (= AMNG 1881)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov
HrJ lists only cista mystica with lid open l.
No type with lid open r. known. Seems to be a new type
ex Ancient Byways
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#160
A new die combination and a rev. legend variant
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 16, 2.63g, 16.40mm, 210°
obv. AV KL C - CEVHROC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOLITWN PROC IC
Torch entwined by snake
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No. 8.14.47.19 var. (difefrent legend)
obv. f.e. No. 8.14.47.17
ex coll. Hoeft
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#161
A new die combination
Caracalla, AD 198-217
AE 18, 2.96g, 18.03mm, 45°
obv. AV KEC - ANTW[NINO?]
Bust, cuirassed with scale armour, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOLIT PROC IC
9 pointed star, dots in centre and at end of each ray
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No. 8.18.48.13 (same die)
obv. f.e. No. 8.18.18.48.7 (for crescent and star)
ex coll. Hoeft
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#162
A new rev. die for Geta
Geta as Caesar, AD 208-209
AE 17, 2.07g, 17.41mm, 105°
obv. [L AVR K?] - GETAC
Bare head r.
rev. NIKOPOL - PROC ICT
Bust of Serapis, draped and wearing kalathos, r.; kalathos decorated with star-like
pattern
ref. a) not in AMNG:
rev. AMNG I/1, 1650 var. (has NIKOPO - PROC IC)
obv. f.e. AMNG I/1, 1640 (for Hermes)
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
cf. #3209 (cites AMNG 1650, but writes 'bareheaded bust r.')
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
obv. No. 8.22.1.6 (same die)
rev. not listed
ex coll. Hoeft
Sadly the first part of the obv. legend is not readable. But all types with bare head r. has L AVR K. Therefore I too have voted for this legend. The other option would be L CEP K, but then the we would hav ethe problem with the different bust type.
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#163
A new rev. die for Elagabal
Elagabal, AD 218-222
AE 17, 2.95g, 17.16mm, 165°
obv. AV KM AVR - ANTWNINOC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOLITWN PROC ICTRON
Artemis in short chiton an with boots, advancing r., holding bow in r. hand and
with r. hand drawing arrow from quiver over r. shoiulder; behind her l. leg hound
leaping r.
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) Varbanov (engl.) 3817
c) not in Hhristova/Jekov
No small coin with Artemis for Elagabal listed!
ex coll. Hoeft
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I wonder when the flood of new types will finally stop! ;D
Jochen
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#164
A new die combination and a rev. die variant
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 15, 2.6g
obv. [AV KAI?] - CEVHR
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOLIT PROC ICTR
Snake in 2 coils erected l.
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
cf. No. 8.14.22.2 (for the rev. type)
obv. No. 8.14.48.1 (same die; for big star)
ex coll. Hoeft
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#165
A new die combination and a rev. legend variant
Septimius Severus, AD 192-211
AE 15, 2.68g
obv. AV KAI CE - CEVHR
Head, laureate, r.
rev. [NIKOPOL] - PROC ICTRO
Bust of Serapis, draped and with kalathos, r.
ref. a) not in AMNG:
rev. AMNG I/1, 1348 var. (has ICTR)
obv. f.e. AMNG I/1, 1347 (for Zeus)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 2435
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No. 8.14.6.5 var. (has ICTR)
obv. f.e. No,8.14.5.8 (for cista mystica)
ex Münzzentrum Rheinland
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#166
AE26 11.1 gr. Septimius Severus Nikopolis ad Istrum Gallus
Obv: AV ∙ K∙ Λ∙ CEΠ ∙ / CEVHPOC Π
Laureate head right
Rev: VΠ AV ΓAΛΛOV / NIKOΠOΛITΩN
Ex: ΠPOC I ∙
Athena, helmed, standing right holding inverted spear in right hand and resting left hand on shield at side (no base)
AMNG 1295 (London) = BMC 2; Varbanov (E) 2609; Hr/J –
JPW
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Addenda #152 is a double match for #53
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#167
AE27 13.65gr. Septimius Severus Nikopolis ad Istrum Gallus
Obv: AV ∙ K∙ Λ∙ CEΠ ∙/ CEVHPOC Π
Laureate head right
Rev: VΠ AVP ΓAΛΛOV / NIKOΠOΛITΩ ∙ ΠPOC I ∙
Tyche standing facing, head left, holding rudder and cornucopiae (no globe)
AMNG 1320 (Paris); Hr/J –
JPW
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I have renumbered the posts starting with #152.
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Jochen
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#168
A new rev. type for Macrinus
Macrinus, AD 217-218
AE 25
struck under Marcus Agrippa
obv. AVT KM OPEL CEV - H MAKRINOC
Bust, cuirassed with scale armour, laureate, r.
rev. VP AGRIPPA NIK - OPOLITWN PR / OC ICTR
Hestia, in long garment and mantle, stg. l., holding patera in r. hand and resting
with raised l. hand on burning long torch
ref.a) AMNG I/1, 1684 (2 ex., Bukarest, Paris)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 3363
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
This rev type not listed
obv. f.e. No. 8.23.32.1 (for river-god)
ex Bargain Bin Ancients
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#169
Here is an exciting new reverse type:
AE26 11.5 gr. Septimius Severus Nikopolis ad Istrum Gallus
Obv: AV∙ Λ∙ CEΠ ∙ / CEVHPOC Π (HP ligature)
Laureate head right
Rev: VΠ AV ΓAΛΛOV / NIKOΠOΛI (OV ligature)
Ex: ΠPOC I ∙
Hygieia standing feeding snake from patera right
Brown patina; letters in crude style
Obverse die match to ΓAΛΛ Heracles. First example I have come across of one of these HP ligate obverse dies with a ΓAΛΛ8 reverse.
AMNG -; Varbanov (E) -; Hr/J -; New reverse type for Gallus, no other recorded Hygieia sola.
I posted this coin on the HP ligature obverse thread as well.
JPW
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#170
A new die combination
Macrinus, AD 217-218
AE 26, 11.74g
struck under Statius Longinus
obv. AVT KM OPEL CEV - MAKREINOC AVG
Head, laureate, r.
rev. VP CTATI LONGINO - V NIKOPOLITWN PR / OC ICTR
Athena, in long double chiton, helmeted and with aegis, stg. l., head l., holding
patera in r. hand over burning decorated altar and in l. hand shield and spear set
on ground
ref. a) nicht in AMNG:
rev. AMNG I/1, 1745
obv. AMNG I/1, 1741 (for Artemis)
b) not in Varbanov (engl.):
cf. #3530 (but different obv. legend)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No. 8.23.4.5
obv. f.e. No. 8.23.4.4
ex Slavey Coins
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#171
A new rev. legend variant
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 16, 2.97g
obv. AV KL - CEVHROC
Head, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOP - PROC IC
Bearded head of Herakles, r.
ref. a) not in AMNG:
cf. AMNG I/1, 1385 (for rev. type)
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) Hristova/Jekov No. 8.14.14.28 var. (has NIKO - PROC ICT)
ex orgame
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#172
A new die combination
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 16, 2.26g
obv. AV KL C(?) - CEVHROC
Bust, cuirassed with scale armour, laureate, r.
rev. NIKO - PROC IC
Bearded head of Herkles, r.
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No.8.14.14.28
obv. f.e. No.8.14.8.8(?)
ex GB Collection
The obv. legend is not sure.
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#173
A new die combination and a correction
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 26, 11.65g, 26.35mm, 15°
struck under governor Ovinius Tertullus
obv. AV KL C. - CEVHROC P
Head, laureate, r.
rev. VPA OOVI TERTVLLOV NIKOPO PROC I
Eagle with open wings stg. frontal on thunderbolt, head with wreath in beak
erected r.
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1283 (1 ex., Gotha)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 2760
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No. 8.14.1.22 corr. (writes OOV in error)
obv. f.e. No. 8.14.14.2 (for Herakles)
ex coll. Hoeft
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#174
A new die combination and a rev. legend variant
Moseia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 18, 2.95g, 18.4mm, 0°
obv. AV L - CEVHROc
Head, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOLI PROC ICTRO
Crescent, 1 star in the cavity
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1441 (1 ex., Löbbecke)
b) Varbanov (engl.):
#2335 cites in error AMNG 1441, but has different legends!
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No.8.14.48.11 var. (has ICTW)
obv. f.e. No. 8.14.48.16 (crescent with 4 stars)
ex coll. Hoeft
In the middle of the body of the crescent we see a strange letter(?). An overstrike?
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#175
A new die combination and a rev. legend variant
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE , 2.66g
obv. AV KL C - CEVHROC
Head, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOL - PROC ICT
Asklepios in himation stg. frontal, head l., holding l. arm akimbo and resting with
r. arm on snake-staff
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1382 var. (has NIKOPOLI - PROC ICTRW)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 2334 var. (= AMNG 1382)
c) not in Hristova/Jekova:
rev. f.e. No. 8.14.20.3 var. (has NIKOPOLI and ICTR)
obv. f.e. No. 8.14.16.7
ex Helios auction no.5
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#176
A new die combination
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 14, 2.7g
obv. AV KL C - CEVHROC
Head, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOLITWN PROC IC.
Crescent with 4 stars
ref. a) not in AMNG:
rev. AMNG I/1, 1434
obv. AMNG I/1, 1433
b) Varbanov (engl.) 2505
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No. 8.14.48.16
obv. No. 8.14.48.17
ex Gitbud&Naumann
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#177
A rev. legend variant
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 27(?)
struck under Aurelius Gallus
obv. AV KL CEP - CEVHROC P
Head, laureate, r.
rev. VP AV GALLOV NIKOPOLITWN. / PROC I
Asklepios in himation stg. frontal, head l., l. arm akimbo, resting with r. hand on
snake-staff
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1307 var. (has LITW)
b) Varbanov (engl.) var. (= AMNG 1307)
c) Hristova/Jekov No.8.14.20.1 var. (= AMNG 1307)
ex Ritter
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#178
A new type for Julia Domna
Julia Domna, AD 194-217
AE 18, 3.23g, 180°
obv. IO DOM - CEBACT
Bust, draped, r.
rev. NIKOPO . PROC ICT
Eagle, with half opened wings, stg. r. on thunderbolt(?), head erected l.
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No. 8.17.1.6 (for the type)
obv. legend not listed
ex cgb.fr
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#179
A new die combination and a rev. legend variant
Gordian III, AD 238-244
AE 27, 11.96g
struck under Sabinius Modestus
obv. AVT KM ANT G - ORDIANOC AVG (VG ligate)
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. VP CAB MODECTOV NIK - OPOLEITWN PR (WN and PR ligate)
in ex. OC ICTRON
Zeus std. l., holding patera in r. hand and resting with l. hand on sceptre; eagle at
his feet l., looking up to him.
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 2040 (1 ex., Gotha)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 4247
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No. 8.36.1.1 var. (has OC EICTRON in ex.)
obv. f.e. No. 8.36.1.3
ex coll. Hoeft
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#180
A obv. rev. variant
Macrinus, AD 217-218
AE 25, 11.6g
struck under Statius Longinus
obv. AVT KM OPEL CEV - H MAKREI[NOC]
Bust, cuirassed with scale armor, laureate, r.
rev. VP C[TA LONGINOV NIKOPOLITWN PR[O / C IC]
Athena in long garment and mantle, stg. r., holding in l. hand shield set on ground
and resting with raised r. hand on reversed spear
ref. a) nicht in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) Hristova/Jekov No. 8.23.4.4 var. (obv. legend with only CEV)
ex Grotjohann
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#181
A new rev. die for Plautilla
Plautilla, AD 202-205
AE 26, 13.33g
struck under Aurelius Gallus
obv. FOVL PLAV - TILLA. CEB
Bust, draped, r.
rev. VP AVR GALLOV NIKOPOLI PROC [I?]
Eagle with open wings stg. frontal on globe, head with open wreath in beak
erected r.
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1636 (3 ex., Berlin, 2x Sofia); here like ex. #2 from Sofia
b) Varbanov (engl.) 3174
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
cf. No. 8.21.1.2 for the type
ex Ancient Resource
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#182
A completely new type for Antoninus Pius
Antoninus Pius, AD 138-161
AE 33, 19.22g
obv. AVT AI ADRIA - ANTWNEIN[OC]
Bare head r.
rev. [NIK]OPOLITWN - [PROC I]CTRWN
Homonoia(?) in long garment and mantle, stg. l., holding cornucopiae in l. arm
and in r. hand patera over burning altar
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov
ex Imperial Coins
Seems to be a completely new type.
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#183
A new die combination
Macrinus, AD 217-218
AE 28, 11, 21g, 28.02mm, 195°
struck under Pontianus
obv. AV K OPPEL CE - VH MAKRINOC
Head, laureate, r.
rev. VP P FOV PONTIA - NOV NEIKOPOLITWN
in l. and r. field PR - OC
in ex. ICTRW
Hermes, nude, chlamys over l. shoulder, stg.l., holding kerykeion in l. arm and
purse in r. hand
ref. a) not in AMNG:
rev. AMNG I/1, 1680 var. (has AN - OV)
obv. AMNG I/1, 1682
b) not Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No. 8.23.10.3 var. (has AN - OV)
obv. No. 8.23.10.4
ex coll. Hoeft
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#184
A new die combination
Elagabal, AD 218-222
AE 27, 12.28g, 26.77mm, 15°
struck under Novius Rufus
obv. AVT KM AVR[H?] - ANTWNEINOC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. VP NOBIOV ROVFOV N - IKOPOLITWN PROC IC
in l. field one below the other TRO / N
Homonoia, in long garment and mantle, wearing kalathos, stg.l., holding
cornucopiae in l. arm and patera in r. hand
ref. a) not in AMNG:
rev. AMNG I/1, 1969
obv. f.e. AMNG I/1, 1963
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No.8.26.36.6
obv. f.e. No.8.26.36.10
ex coll. Hoeft
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#185
A rev. die variant for Commodus
Commodus, AD 177-192
AE 28, 12.5g
struck under Hegemon Caecilius Servilianus
obv. AV- T KAI M -AR AVR - KOMODOC
Bare head, r.
rev. HG - EMO KAIKI CERBEIL[I ] NEIKOPO PROC ICT
River-god reclining l., holding reed in r. hand and resting with l. arm on urn from
which water flows l.
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1235 var.
b) Varbanov (engl.) 2160 var.
c) Hristova/Jekov No. 8.10.32.2 var. (has HG - EM KAIKI)
ex Nemesis
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#186
A new die combination
Geta as Caesar, AD 198-209
AE 16, 3.4g
obv. L CEP K - GETAC
Bust, bare-headed, r.
rev. NIK[O ]POL[EI] - PROC IC
Hermes, nude, chlamys over l. shoulder, holding kerykeion in l. arm and purse in
r. hand
ref. a) not in AMNG
cf. AMNG I/1, 1640 (has L AVR K)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 3213
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No. 8.22.10.2 corr. (writes NIKOPOLI, but that's doubtful)
obv. No. 8.22.10.3
ex numismatiklanz
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#187
A new die combination
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 18
obv. AV KAI CEP - CEVHROC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOLITWN PROC ICTRO.
Bust of Herakles l.; club over r. shoulder (?)
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No. 8.14.14.29
obv. f.e. No. 8.14.6.4 (same die; for Hades/Serapis)
ex David Connors
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#188
A new die combination
Antoninus Pius
Obv:
[AYTO . K]AIS . ANTÔ-NEINOS SEB
Head right
(Hr/J 8.6.36.1)
Rev:
NEI[KO-POLEIT]ÔN / PROS ISTRÔ
Crowned goddess in throne to left with Nike in r. hand
(Hr/J 8.6.45.1)
32 mm, 22.8 g, 6h
ex Muenzzentrum 152/255.
No other specimen known to me.
Markus
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With this die combination not in AMNG nor in Varbanov (engl.)
Jochen
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#189
New obv. and rev. legend variants
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 17, 2.8g
obv. AV KAI C - CEVHROC
Head, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOLI - T PROC ICT
Hygieia, stg. r. feeding snake in r. arm from patera in l. hand
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1384
b) Varbanov (engl.) 2387 var. (has AV KAI CE)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov No. 8.14.21.5 var.
has AV KAI CE on obv. and PROC ICTR on rev.
ex. Gitbud&Naumann
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#190
A new rev. type for Macrinus
Macrinus, AD 217-218
AE 27, 11.88g
struck under Marcus Agrippa
obv. AV K OPPEL CE - VHROC MAKRINOC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. VP AGRIPPA NIKOPOLITWN PRO
in ex. C ICTIW(sic!)
Youth, nude to hips, leaning l. on rocks(?), head r., holding branch in raised r.
hand and resting with l. hand on stone(?)
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1701
b) Varbanov (engl.) 3422
c) not in Hristova/Jekov
The whole type is missed
ex denant
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#191
A new rev. variant
Gordian III, AD 238-244
AE 27, 13.1g, 26.73mm
struck under Sabinius Modestus
obv. AVT.K.M.ANTW - GORDIANOC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. VP CAB MODECTOV - NIKOPOLEITWN PRO (OV, WN and PR ligate)
in ex. C ICTRON
Eagle with open wings stg. l. on thunderbolt, head with wreath in beak erected l.
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 2099 var. (different legend distribution on rev.)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 4192
c) Hristova/Jekov No. 8.36.1.9-10 var. (different legend distribution on rev.)
ex Connies Coins
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Corrected, please look at the following posts!
A small rev. legend variant
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 26, 9.72g
struck under Aurelius Gallus
obv. AV KL CE. - CEVHROC. P
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. VP AV GALLO - V NIKOPOLIT / .PROC I
Dionysos, nude, wearing boots, stg. l., holding thyrsos in l. hand and pouring from
kantharos in r. hand; l. at his feet the panther std. l. with raised r. paw, head r. and
looking up to him.
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1306 (like ex. #3, Museo Arigoni)
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) Hristova/Jekov No. 8.14.8.2 var. (different legend break on rev.: actually it is from same dies!)
ex Zlatko Plesa
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I think #192 is a double match for Hr/J 8.14.8.2 One is able to discern two partial letters before Dionysos' head (ΓAΛΛXX), then the pinecone tip of thrysus, next ethnic, sic no break in ΓAΛΛOV and thus not a new variant. JPW
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You are right! I have misinterpreted the upper pine-cone as V of GALLOV. Corrected.
Jochen
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#192
A new die combination and a rev. legend variant
Elagabal, AD 218-222
AE 23, 6.12g, 22.50mm, 180°
obv. AV KM AVR - ANTWNINOC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, seen from front, radiate, r.
rev. NIKOPOLIT - WN PROC ICTRON
Tyche, in long garment and mantle, wearing kalathos, stg. l., holding in l. arm
kalathos and in r. hand rudder set on globe
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) Varbanov (engl.) 3869
c) Blancon list 41, no. 921
d) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No. 8.26.38.15 var. (legend break TWN - PROC)
obv. f.e. No. 8.26.38.2 (but different die)
ex cgb.fr
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#193
New obv. and rev. legend variants
Elagabal, AD 218-222
AE 19, 3.37g, 210°
obv. AVT KM AVR - ANTWNEINOC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOLITWN - PROC ICTRON
Tyche, in long garment and mantle, wearing kalathos, stg. l., holding cornucopiae
in l. arm and in r. hand rudder set on small globe
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 2027 var. (has ANTWNINOC)
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No. 8.26.38.15 var. (has WN ligate)
obv. No. 8.26.38.15 var. (has ANTWNINOC)
ex cgb.fr
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#194
A new rev. legend variant
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 18, 3.55g, 30°
obv. AV KAI - CEVHROC
Head, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOLI - PROC IC / TRON
Zeus enthroned l., resting with l. hand on sceptre and holding patera(?) in r. hand
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) Hristova/Jekov No. 8.14.1.14 var. (different rev. legend)
ex cgb.fr
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#195
A new rev. legend variant
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 17, 2.2g
obv. AV KAI CE - CEVHROC
Head, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOLIT - PROC ICTRON
Basket with fruits
ref. a) not in AMNG:
cf. AMNG I/1, 1429 for the type
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) Hristova/Jekov No. 8.14.52.7 var. (has AV KAI C)
ex coll. Hoeft
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#196
A new die combination
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 15, 3.0g
obv. AV KL - CEVHROC
Bust draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOLITWN PROC I
Crescent with a big star
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1439 (2 ex., Löbbecke, Paris)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 2472 var. (has PROC IC)
c) Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No. 8.14.48.4
obv. f.e. No. 8.14.48.21
ex Gitbud&Naumann
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#197
A new rev. die
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 19, 2.7g
obv. AV KAI - CEVHROC
Head, laureata, r.
rev. NIKOPOLITW - N - PROC IC
Nike flying l., holding palmbranch in l. arm and wreath in extended r. hand
ref. a) not in AMNG
cf. AMNG I/1, 1369 (for the type)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 2528
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
cf. No. 8.14.9.13-18 (for the type)
ex numismatiklanz
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#198
A new die combination
Gordian III, AD 238-244
AE 28, 12.18g
struck under Sabinius Modestus
obv. AVT KM ANT G - ORDIANOC AVG
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. VP CAB MODECTOV NIK - OPOLEITWN (WN ligate)
in ex. PROC ICTRO (PR ligate)
Hades/Serapis in Himation, wearing kalathos, enthroned l., resting with l. hand on
sceptre and holding hand over three-headed Kerberos, std. l. before him.
ref. a) not in AMNG:
rev. AMNG I/1, 2046
obv. AMNG I/1, 2047 (for Demeter)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 4153 var. (has obv. AVG ligate)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No. 8.36.6.1
obv. No. 8.36.5.3
ex slaveycoins
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#199
A new die combination
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 17, 2.78g, 16.61mm, 0°
obv. AV KL C - CEVHROC
Head, laureate, r.
rev. NIKO[POLI - PROC ICTR]
Nemesis/Aequitas, in long garment and mantle, stg. l., holding measuring rod in l.
arm and scales in r. hand
ref. a) not in AMNG:
rev. AMNG I/1, 1392
obv. AMNG I/1, 1390 (for Herakles)
b) not in Varbanov (engl.):
cf. #2325 (= AMNG 1392)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No. 8.14.35.6
obv. No. 8.14.8.13 (but different die)
ex coll. Hoeft
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#200
A new die combination and a rev. legend correction
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 18
obv. AV KL C - CEVHROC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPO - LI PROC I
Asklepios in himation stg. frontal, head l., resting with r. hand on his snake-staff
ref. a) not in AMNG:
rev. AMNG I/1, 1383 var. (has PROC IC)
obv. f.e. AMNG I/1, 1358 (for Helios)
b) not in Varbanov (engl.):
cf. #2248 (= AMNG 1383)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No. 8.14.20.5 corr. (writes PROC IC in error)
obv. f.e. No. 8.14.8.8 (for Dionysos)
ex coll. Hoeft
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#201
A completely new type
Elasgabal, AD 218-222
AE 22, 13.16 g
struck under Novius Rufus
obv. AVT K M AVRH - ANTWNI [ ]
Bust, draped and cuirassed, radiate, r.
rev. VP NOBIOV ROVFOV NIKOPOLITWN PROC ICTPO
Apollo (or Dionysos?), naked, standing right with crossed legs, holding branch in lowered right hand,
with l. hand resting on long staff
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (Eng) -
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
cf. No. 8.25.7.1 for the type (Diadumenian)
ex coll. Kurt E.
Correction by Pat Lawrence: It is not Apollo Sauroktonos!
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#202
A new die combination
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 18, 2.92g
obv. AV KL CE - CEVHROC
Head, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPO - LITWN
Zeus enthroned l., holding sceptre and patera
ref. a) not in AMNG:
rev. AMNG I/1, 1347 var. (different legend break)
obv. AMNG I/1, 1346 (like ex. 3, London)
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov
rev. No. 8.14.1.12
obv. f.e. No. 8.14.6.7 (for Serapis)
ex antiquarica
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#203
A new rev. legend variant or a correction
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 17, 3.09g
obv. AV KAI - CEVHRO
Head, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOLI PROC ICTW
Eagle with closed wings stg. l., head (without wreath) erected r.
ref. a) not in AMNG:
rev. AMNG I/1, 1412; (but obv. has AV KL)
b) not in Varbanov (engl.):
rev. #2311 (but obv. has AV KL C)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
cf. No. 8.14.1.32
It is possible that this is the same type, because the legend on the depicted coin
in HrJ is barely readable.
ex coll. Payler (Austrian Forum)
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#204
A new rev. type for Elagabal
Elagabal, AD 218-222
AE 25, 11.3g
struck under Novius Rufus
obv. [......]
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. [VP NOBIO]V ROVFOV NIKOPOLITWN PRO
in upper r. field one below the other C I / CT / RON
Eagle with closed wings stg. l., head l. with wreath in beak
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
Seems to be a completely new type.
ex fanguard0
Sorry for the bad pic.
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#205
A new rev. legend variant
Caracalla, AD 198-217
AE 27, 10.98g, 26.73mm, 30°
struck under Flavius Ulpianus
obv. AV KM AVR - ANTWNINOC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. V F V(sic!) OVLPIAN - NIKOPOLIT PR (PR ligate)
in ex. OCI
Tyche in long garment and mantle, wearing kalathos, stg. frontal, head l., holding
cornucopiae in l. arm and in r. hand rudder
ref. a) not in AMNG:
cf. AMNG I/1, 1579 (different legend breaks and without legend error)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 3158 var. (without legend error)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. cf. No. 8.18.38.4 (different legend break and without legend error)
obv. No. 8.18.38.4 (same die)
ex coll. Hoeft
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#206
A new die combination
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 19, 2.81g, 19.45mm, 15°
obv. AV KAI - CEVHROC
Head, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOLI PI(sic!) - ROC ICTRW
Nike, wingend, in long garment, stg. l., holding palmbranch in l. arm and wreath in
extended r. hand
ref. a) not in AMNG:
cf. AMNG I/1, 1369 (for the type)
b) not in Varbanov (engl.):
cf. #2238 (rev. only)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No. 8.14.9.14
obv. f.e. No. 8.14.10.16 (for Hermes)
ex coll. Hoeft
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#207
A new die combination
Commodus, AD 177-192
AE 19, 3.54g
obv. M ANTWNEIN - OC KOMODOC
Head, laureate, r.
rev. NEIKOPO - LEITWN
Artemis in short chiton stdg. r., holding bow in extended l. hand and drawing
arrow from quiver over r. shoulder; at her l. foot stag stg. r. and looking up to her
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No. 8.10.13.1 corr. (same die)
obv. f.e.No. 8.10.7.1
ex cgb.fr
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#208
A new die combination
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 25, 9.67g
struck under Aurelius Gallus
obv. AV KL CEP. - CEVHROC P
Head, laureate, r.
rev. VP.AV GALLOV.NIKOPOLIT. / PROC I
Tetrastyle temple with base and decorated architrav, trigonal pediment with dot,
statue of Asklepios with snake-staff stg. in central intercolumnare
ref. a) not in AMNG:
rev. AMNG, I/1, 1322 var. (has VP AVR)
obv. AMNG I/1, 1321
b) not in Varbanov (engl.):
#2660 = AMNG 1322
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No. 8.14.46.6
obv. f.e. No. 8.14.46.8 (same die)
ex M&M
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#209
A new rev. die variant
Commodus, AD 177-192
struck under Caecilius Servilianus
obv. AV - T KAI MAR AVRH - KOMODOC
Head, laureate, r.
rev. HG - EMO KAI - KIL[I CERBEILIAN NEIKOPO PROC] ICT
(starting 3h clockwise)
Hygieia, on l. side, stg. r., feeding snake in l. arm, and Asklepios, on r. side, stg.
frontal, head l., resting on snake-staff set in r. armpit.
ref. a) not in AMNG:
cf. AMNG I/1, 1234 (for the type)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 2151
c) Hristova/Jekov No. 8.10.21.5 var. (different rev. legend)
ex Ancient Byways
Reverse legend completed according to Varbanov.
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#121 exchanged with a better ex.
Jochen
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#210
Julia Domna, AD 193-217
AE 16, 2.45g
obv. IOVLIA D - OMNA CEB
Bust, draped, r.
rev. NIKOPOLITWN PROC I / CTRON
Bull, advancing l.
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1480 (2 ex., Moskau, Mionnet)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 2850 corr. (= AMNG 1480, but ex. forgotten!)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No. 8.17.53.4 (same die)
obv. No. 8.17.52.6 (krater)
ex ancientcaesar
It could be that one of the 2 coins in HrJ is this type as well.
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#211
A new obv. and rev. legend variant
Commodus, AD 177-192
AE 19, 2.41mm
obv. AV KAI - [KOMO]DOC
Head, laureate, r.
rev. NEIKOTO[L]I PROC I
Eagle, with wide open wings, stg. frontal on thunderbolt(?), head erected l.
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1247 var. (1 ex., Paris)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 2197 var.
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
cf. No. 8.10.1.10 var.
ex coll. Hoeft
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#212
Type with new obv. and rev. legends
Caracalla as Caesar, AD 195-198
AE 18, 2.40g
obv. M AV K. - ANTWNIN
Bust, draped and cuirassed, bare-headed, r.
rev. [NIKOPOLI] - TWN PROC I
Tyche, wearing kalathos(?), stg. l., holding cornucopiae and rudder
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) Varbanov (engl.) 2994 var. (has laureate bust only)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
cf. No. 8.18.38.7-8 for the rev. type
ex coll. casata137ec
In her r. hand she is holding clearly the handle of the rudder. So it is Tyche!
Legends similar to AMNG I/1, 1449 (Concordia)
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#213
Macrinus, AD 217-218
AE 28, 12.56g, 28.14mm
struck under governor Marcus Agrippa
obv. AVT K OPPEL C - EVH MAKRINOC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. VP AGRIPPA NIKOPOLITWN PROC ICT / [RW]
Hermes, nude, chlamys over l. arm, stg. l., kerykeion in l. arm and purse in r.
hand; cock at his r. foot stg. l.
ref. a) not in AMNG:
rev. AMNG I/1, 1693
obv. not listed
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekova:
rev. No. 8.23.10.5 corr. (writes PROC / ICT)
obv. f.e. No. 8.23.13.1 corr. (same die, writes OPPEL C - EV MAKRINOC)
ex coll. Hoeft
The obv. is Pat Lawrence' s type M. But not listed with this rev.
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#214
A new rev. die for Gordian III
Gordian III, AD 238-244
AE 26, 11.47g
struck under Sabinius Modestus
obv. AVT KM ANTW - GORDIANOC
Bust, draped and cuirased, laureate, r.
rev. VP CAB MODECTOV - NIKOPOLEITWN PR (OV, WN and PR ligate)
in r. field one below the other O / C / I / C / T
in ex RON
Athena, helmeted, stg. frontal, head l., holding with r. hand shield set on ground
and resting with raised r. hand on spear.
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) Hristova/Jekov No. 8.36.4.5 var. (different legend distribution)
ex slaveycoins
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#215
A new die combination and a rev. legend variant
Geta, AD 209-212
AE 24, 12.3g
struck under Flavius Ulpianus
obv. AVT KP CE - P GETAC AV
Bust, draped and cuirassed, aegis on l. shoulder, laureate, r.
rev. V FL OVLPIAN - NIKOPOLI / PROC I
Zeus, enthroned l., holding patera in r. hand and resting with raised l. hand on his
sceptre
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1660 var. (has NIKOPOLIT)
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No. 8.22.1.1. var. (has NIKOPOLIT)
obv. f.e. 8.22.4.1
ex Gitbud&Naumann
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#216
A new die combination and a rev. legend variant (or a correction?)
Caracalla, AD 198-217
AE 16, 2.7g
obv. AV KM AV - ANTWNIN
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOLI - PROC IC[T?]
Torch
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No. 8.18.47.20 var. (has NIKOPOL)
obv. f.e. No. 8.18.47.16 (tripod)
ex heere-muenzen
It is possible that this coin is HrJ No. 8.18.47.20 corr., because the legends on the pics in HrJ are not readable.
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Jochen, regarding #214, except for the obverse die, the reverse has nothing to do with Pick 2053 - Varbanov not reliable - his 4178 - English is a mistake reference.
Can refer to earlier Pick coin for obverse die.
c.rhodes
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#217
AE26 16.7 gr. Septimius Severus Nikopolis ad Istrum Gallus
Obv: AV∙ K ∙ Λ∙ CE ∙ / CEVHPOC Π (HP ligature)
Laureate draped and cuirassed bust right
Rev: VΠ AV ΓAΛΛOV / N / IKOΠOΛIT
Ex: ΠPOC I
Hera standing left holding patera in right and staff in left hand
Nice green patina
AMNG -; Varbanov (E) -; Hr/J -; New reverse die for Gallus, common obv. die
JPW
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Thanks, Charles, for the correction!
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#218
A correction
Macrinus, AD 217-218
AE 26, 12.63g, 26.3mm, 15°
struck under governor Statius Longinus
obv. AVT KM OPEL CEV - MAKREINOC
Head, laureate, r.
rev. VP CTA LONGINOV NIK - OPOLITWN PROC ICT (NG and OV ligate)
Apollo (or Bonus Eventus?), nude, stg. frontal, head l., holding laurel-branch in
lowered l. hand and patera in extended r. hand
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1737 (1 ex., Paris)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 3519
c) Pat Lawrence r7v corr. (writes OS I but has ICT too)
d) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No. 8.23.7.13 corr. (writes ICTR)
obv. No. 8.23.7.13 corr. (writes OPPEL)
ex coll. Hoeft
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#219
A new die combination and a rev. variant
Caracalla as Caesar, AD 195-198
AE 13, 2.9g
obv. M AV KA - ANTWNIN (from upper left counterclockwise, reverted)
Bust, draped and cuirassed, bare-headed , r.
rev. NIKOPOLI - T PROC ICTR
Crescent with 4 stars
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
cf. No. 8.18.48.8
ex Gitbud&Naumann
It would be nice if someone could read the obv. legend!
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#220
A rev. legend variant
Macrinus, 217-218
AE 27, 12.34g
struck under Statius Longinus
obv. AVT KM OPEL - CEVH MAKRINOC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, seen from front, laureate, r.
rev. VP CTA LONGINOV NIKOPOLITWN PR / OC I
Dionysos, nude, wearing boots, stg. l., holding in r. hand grapes and resting with
raised l. hand on filleted thyrsos
ref.: a) not in AMNG:
rev. AMNG I/1, 1755 var. (has IC in ex.)
obv. f.e. AMNG I/1, 1753 (Hermes)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 3453
c) Pat Lawrence R13iiibis/ter
d) Hristova/Jekov No. 8.23.8.4 var. (has IC in ex.)
ex bajor69 (German Forum)
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#221
Hello,
i found this one:
(http://www.arminius-numismatics.com/coppermine1414/cpg1414/albums/userpics/10001/5683.jpg)
Gordian III., issued by Sabinius Modestus, 238-244 AD.,
Æ 4 Assaria (28-29 mm / 14,65 g),
Obv.: AYT K M ANTΩ - ΓOPΔIANOC , laureate, draped bust of Gordian right, seen from behind.
Rev.: VΠ CAB MOΔЄCT{OV} - NIKOΠO[ΛЄI]T{ΩN} {ΠP}O / C (in exe.) // I/C/T (in r. field) - P/O/N (in left field) , {OV}, {ΩN}, {ΠP} ligate , female goddess, diademed, in Himation over long chiton (Hera, Demeter, Nemesis?) standing frontal, head l., holding phiale/patera(?) with her right hand and holding a short scepter (or a goad, briddle or measuring rod ?) in crook of her left arm in left arm.
Pick (AMNG I), - ; Hristova/Jekov (Bulg.) - (at least an unlisted reverse die) .
for the discussion of the reverse goddess see: https://www.forumancientcoins.com/board/index.php?topic=29714.0
regards,
:)
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#222
A completely new type
Elagabal, AD 218-222
AE 15, 2.05g
obv. AVT KM AVR - [ANTWNEINOC]
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOLIT - WN PROC I / [CTRON]
Tetrastyle temple with globes as akroteria and on top of roof, globe in
pedimentum, statue of Asklepios within
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) cf. Varbanov (engl.) 3868
c) not in Hristova/Jekov
ex slaveycoins
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#223
A new die combination and a rev. legend variant
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 17, 2.27g
obv. AV KAI. - CEVHROC
Head, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOLI - T - PROC ICT
Tyche, wearing kalathos, stg. l., holding cornucopiae in l.arm and rudder in r.
hand
ref. a) not in AMNG:
cf. AMNG I/1, 1397
b) Varbanov (engl.) 2397
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No. 8.14.38.19
obv. f.e. No. 8.14.46.11 (temple)
ex ancientcaesar
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#224
A new die combination and a rev. legend variant
Caracalla, AD 198-217
AE 17
obv. AV KM AV - ANTWNIN
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOLITWN PROC ICT
Bunch of grapes
ref. a) not in AMNG:
rev. cf. AMNG I/1, 1610
obv. AMNG I/1, 1609
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No. 8.18.8.12 var. (has PROC I)
obv. f.e. No. 8.18.14.13 (Herakles)
ex Ancient Byways
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#225
A barbaric imitation
Geta(?) as Caesar, AD 198-209
AE 19, 1.68g, 18.89-16.31mm, o°
obv. L C KA. -[GETAC]
Bare head r.
rev. NIKOPO - [...]CTR
Herakles, nude, stg. frontal, head l., with r. hand resting on club, l. hand
outstretched sidewards
ref. cf. Hristova/Jekov No. 8.18.14.11 (Caracalla)
obv. double struck
ex coll. Hoeft
A nice addition to the coinage from Nikopolis, I think.
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I had one like that once, I don't have size and weight anymore.
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Your coin looks like struck from the same dies.
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#226
A new rev. legend (retrograde)
Caracalla, AD 198-217
AE 17, 3.41g
obv. [AVT KEC] - ANTWN
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOLI - PROC ICTR (retrograde)
Homonoia stg. l., holding cornucopiae in l. arm and patera in r. hand
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1597 (1 ex., Wien)
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
cf. No. 8.18.36.7 (rev. legend orthograde)
ex coll. Hoeft
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#227
New obv. and rev. legends
Caracalla, AD 198-217
AE 15, 2.7g
obv. AV K MAR - ANTWNIN
Head, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOLITWN PROC IC
Hermes, nude, chlamys over l. shoulder, holding kerykeion in l. arm and purse in
r. hand
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
cf. No. 8.18.10.10-12
ex numismatiklanz
Seems to be a rare type.
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#228
A new die combination and a rev. legend variant
Gordian III, AD 238-244
AE 28, 13.41g, 27.66mm, 135°
struck under Sabinius Modestus
obv. AVT KM ANT G - ORDIANVS AVG
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. VP [CAB MOD]ECTOV NIKOPOLEITWN (OV and WN ligate)
in l. field one below the other PRO ( C IC (PR ligate)
in r. field one below the other T / R / ON (ON ligate)
Hera, in long garment and mantle, stg. l., holding patera in r. hand and resting
with l. hand on sceptre
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No. 8.36.3.1 (for type)
obv. f.e. No. 8.36.4.1 (Athena)
ex coll. Hoeft
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#229
A new die combination and a rev. die variant
Macrinus, AD 217-218
AE 27, 12.37g, 27.38mm, 165°
struck under Statius Longinus
obv. AVT KM OPPELLI CEVH - MAKRINOC
Head, laureate, r.
rev. VP CTATI LONGIN - OV NIKOPOLITWN PRO
in l. and r. field C - IC
in ex. TRWN (WN ligate)
Homonoia, in long garment and mantle, stg. l., holding cornucopiae in l. arm and
patera in r. hand
ref. a) not in AMNG:
cf. AMNG I/1, 1774 (for type)
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No. 8.23.36.13 (depiction)
No. 8.23.35.16 (legend)
obv. f.e. No. 8.23.15.16 (same die)
d) Pat Lawrence R27x
ex coll. Hoeft
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#230
A completely new type for Diadumenian
Diadumenian, AD 217-218
AE 26, 10.94g
struck under Statius Longinus
obv. [KM OPELLI] DIA - DOVMENIANOS
Bust, draped and cuirassed, bare-headed, r.
rev. VP CTA [LONGINOV NIKOPOLITW]N PROC IC / TRON
Demeter in long garment and mantle, veiled, stg. l., holding grain-ears and poppy
in raised r. hand and resting with l. hand on long burning torch
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov/Jekov
c) not in Hristova/Jekov
obv. f.e. No. 8.25.38.8 (Fortuna)
d) not in Megaw
e) not in Pat Lawrence (rev. like R4i for Macrinus)
ex slaveycoins
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A completely new type for Elagabal (Look at the following post by Arminius!)
AE 16, 2.3g
obv. [AV]T KM AVR - ANTWNINOC
Head, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOLITW - N PROC ICTR
Hygieia stg. r., feeding snake in r. arm from patera in l. hand
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov
ex coll. tolkein (Forum Ancient Coins)
Sorry for the bad pics.
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#231
A completely new type for Elagabal
AE 16, 2.3g
obv. [AV]T KM AVR - ANTWNINOC
Head, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOLITW - N PROC ICTR
Hygieia stg. r., feeding snake in r. arm from patera in l. hand
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov
ex coll. tolkein (Forum Ancient Coins)
Sorry for the bad pics.
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Really completely new?
(http://www.arminius-numismatics.com/coppermine1414/cpg1414/albums/userpics/10001/3595.jpg)
Assarion, ca. 16-17 mm, ca. 2 -3 g,
Obv.: [AVT K] M AVP - AN[TΩNINO]C , laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Elagabalus r., seen from behind.
Rev.: NIKOΠOΛITΩ[N ΠPOC] ICTPON , Hygieia standing r., feeding serpent with phiale (patera) on her arm.
Pick (AMNG I) 502, 2025 (2 pieces listed) ; Hristova/Jekov (Bulg.) 410, 8.26.21.8. (R2) .
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Hi Arminius!
You are right. I don't know how I could have overlooked that!
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#231
A new die combination for Elagabal
Elagabal, AD 218-222
AE 27
struck under Novius Rufus
obv. [AVT KM] AVR - ANT[WNI]NOC
Bust, draped and cuirassed., radiate, r.
rev. VP NOB[IOV ROVFOV NIKOPOL]ITWN
in ex. in 2 lines PROC ICR(sic!) / ON (PR ligate)
City-Gate with open door
ref. a) not in AMNG:
rev. AMNG I/1, 2004
obv. f.e. AMNG I/1, 2017
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No. 8.26.46.2
obv. f.e. No. 8.26.46.7
ex Ancient Coin Art
Thanks to gordian_guy!
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#232
A new die combination
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 16-18mm, 2.38g
obv. AV K - CEVHROC
Head, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOL - I PROC IC
Hera stg. l., holding patera in r. hand and resting with l. hand on sceptre
ref. a) not in AMNG:
cf. AMNG I/1, 1351 (for type)
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No. 8.14.3.11
obv. f.e. No. 8.14.47.16 (tripod with snake)
ex petronius_2008
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#233
A new rev. die for Macrinus
Macrinus, AD 217-218
AE 27, 11.95g, 26.69mm, 15°
struck under Marcus Agrippa
obv. AVT KM OPELLI - CEVH MAKRINOC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, seen from front, laureate, r.
rev. V KLAV AGRIPPA - NIKOPOLITWN PROC ICT
in l. and r. field R - ON
Tyche, in long garment and mantle, wearing kalathos, stg.l., holding cornucopiae
in l. arm and in r. hand rudder set on globe.
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1709 (1 ex., Wien)
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No. 8.25.38.1 (for Diadumenian)
obv. not listed
ex coll. Hoeft
Sadly the the obv. is tooled.
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#234
An interesting new obverse legend for Commodus
Commodus, AD 177-192
AE 17, 2.19g, 16.89g, 180°
obv. AVT KAI - KOMOD A
Head, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOL - I PROC ICT
Athena, holding spear and shield in l. hand and in r. hand patera over burning altar
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No. 8.10.4.2 corr. (writes NIKOPOLI - PROC ICT in error)
obv. legend not listed
ex coll. Hoeft
An interesting obv. legend, may be an error of the cutter because the D of COMOD looks strange too.
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#235
A rev. legend variant
Caracalla, AD 198-217
AE 17, 3.38g
obv. M AVR KAI.- ANTWNIN[ O]
Bare head, r.
rev. NIKOPOLIT - PROC ICTR.
Apollo (Bonus Eventus?), nude, stg. l., holding laurel-branch in lowered l. hand
and patera in extended r. hand
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1491 var.
b) Varbanov (engl.) 2968 var. (= AMNG 1491)
c) Hristova/Jekov No. 8.18.7.6 var. (has ICTRO)
ex slaveycoins
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#236
A new die combination and a new rev. type
Macrinus, AD 217-218
AE 26, 10.7g
struck under Statius Longinus
obv. AVT KM OPEL CEVH - [MAKREINOC] AVG
Head, laureate, r.
rev. VP CTA LONGINOV NIKO - PO - [liTWN PROC I] / CTRW (OV ligate)
Zeus, in himation, enthroned l., holding patera in r. hand and
resting with l. hand on sceptre; l. before him the eagle stg. l., head r.
ref. AMNG I/1, 1724 (2 ex., London, Rollin)
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No.8.23.1.4-9 var. (without eagle)
obv. f.e. No. 8.23.35.7 (Nemesis)
ex rectororbis
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#237
A new die combination and a rev.legend variant
Macrinus, AD 217-218
AE 26, 10.9g
struck under Statius Longinus
obv. AVT KM OPEL CEVH -[MAKREINOC] AVG
Head. laureate, r.
rev. VP CTA LONGINOV NIKOP[OLITWN] PROC / [ I]
Zeus in himation, stg. r., looking l., holding thunderbolt in lowered r. hand and
resting with l. hand on sceptre
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1725, pl. XIII, 16 (2 ex., Löbbecke, Philippopelis)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 3446 var. (different obv. legend)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
ref. No. 8.23.1.11 (different legend)
obv. f.e. No.
ex rectororbis
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#238
A new rev. die
Caracalla, AD 198-217
AE 27, 11.08g
struck under Flavius Ulpianus
obv. AV KM AVR - ANTWNINOC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. V FL OVLPIAN - NIKOPOLI / PROC I
Dionysos, nude, stg. l., holding bunch of grapes in r. hand and resting with l. hand
on thyrsos
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) Varbanov (engl.) 3139
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
ex. romae_aeternae
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#239
A new die combination and a rev. legend variant
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 17, 14.12g, 16.89mm, 225°
obv. AV KAI - CEVHR
Bust, draed and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOLIT - P - ROC ICT
Homonoia, wearing kalathos, stg. l., holding cornucopiae and patera
ref. a) not in AMNG:
cf. AMNG I/1, 1397 (for type)
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
cf. #2384
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No. 8.14.36.6-11 var.
obv. f.e. .14.48.1 (star)
ex coll. Hoeft
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#240
A new barbaric imitation
Elagabal, AD 218-222
AE 18, 3.8g
obv. AV KM AVR - [ANTWNINOC]
(somewhat blundered legend)
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. NWEIL - OPONIN(?)
(blundered legend)
Club of Herakles, handle downwards
ref. not in Hristova/Jekov:
resembles HrJ No. 8.26.14.7
ex coll. Hoeft
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I knew you'd buy that one!
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I couldn't pass by. ;)
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Many of his official portraits don't look this good. ;D
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#241
A new die combination
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 17, 2.63g, 90°
obv. AV KAI CE - CEVHROC
Head, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOLIT PROC ICTR
Serpent in one coil erected r.
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) Varbanov (engl.) 2426 (same rev. die)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No. 8.14.22.8
obv. No. 8.14.22.9
ex CNG auction 244, lot 285
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#242
A completely new rev. for Caracalla
Caracalla, AD 198-217
AE 27, 10.74g, 26.62mm, 195°
struck under Ovinius Tertullus
obv. AV KM AVR - ANTWNINOC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. VPA OOV TERTVL - [LOV NIK]OPOLI PRO / C ICT
Herakles, bearded, nude, stg. r. in the attitude of Farnese, r. hand behind back, holding in l. hand lion's skin
and club set on heap of stones
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov
ex coll. Hoeft
Seems to be a completely new type!
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#243
A rev. legend variant
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 17, 2.7g
obv. AV KAI CE - CEVHROC
Head, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOLIT - PR - OC ICTR
Nike, with raised wings, stg. l., holding wreath in r. hand, in l. arm, resting on
stele, palm-branch
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1372 (2 ex., München, Wien)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 2423 (assigns AMNG 1372 in error to #2422)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
cf. No. 8.14.9.19 (different rev. legend)
ex numismatiklanz
Should have it's own number
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#244
A new rev. die for Severus
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 15, 1.7g
obv. AV K CEP(?) - CEVHROC
Head, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOLI - T PROC ICTRON
Altar on which serpent is erecting l.
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
ex numismatiklanz
The obv. legend is not clear.
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#245
A new rev. legend variant
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 17
obv. AV KL CE - CEVHROC
Head, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPO - LITWN
Hermes, nude, stg. l., holding purse in r. hand and kerxkeios in l. arm
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1375 var. (different obv. legend)
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
cf. No. 8.14.7.9 (different legends on obv. and rev.)
ex coll. krazy (Forum Ancient Coins)
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#246
This coin was sold with a wrongly transcribed reverse legend (NIKOΠOΛΙ ΠPOC ICΤPO); even so I believe it is probably from Nikopolis ad Istrum, 3.7g, 19mm, again with ... CE CEVHPOC and the simple NIKOΠOΛΙΤΩΝ legend, though on my coin the Ω is inverted. But has anyone seen a left-facing Septimius portrait on any small-module Nikopolis issue? It appears not to be in Varbanov or Hristova-Jekov (also no such issue recorded for Hadrianopolis or Markianopolis or for any -polis city in Isegrim). Thanks for having a go!
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#247
A new die combination
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 14, 3.5g
obv. AV KAI CE - CEVHROC
Head, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOLIT - WN PROC IC
Nemesis/Aequitas stg.l., holding rod in l. arm and scales in r. hand
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1393 (2 ex., Löbbecke, Wiczay)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 2523 corr. (cites AMNG 1393 but writes 'wheel at side')
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No. 8.14.35.7
obv. No. 8.14.35.6
ex sphinx numismatics
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#248
A new die combination and a rev. legend variant
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 27, 12.48g
struck under Aurelius Gallus
obv. AVT.L.CEPT. - CEVH[ROC P]
Head, laureate, r.
rev. VP AVR GALLOV NI - KOPOLITWN / PROC ICT
Zeus in himation, enthroned l., holding patera in r. hand and resting with l. hand
on sceptre
ref. a) not in AMNG:
rev. AMNG I/1, 1284
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No, 8.14.1.10 var. (has ICTR)
obv. f.e. No. 8.14.9.8 (Nike)
ex sphinx numismatics
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#249
A new rev. legend variant
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 17, 2.4g
obv. AV KAI CE - CEVHROC
Head, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOLIT - WN PROC IC
Homonoia with cornucopiae and patera stg. l.
ref. a) not in AMNG
cf. AMNG I/1, 1395 (for type)
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
cf. No. 8.14.36.6-11 (for type)
ex numismatiklanz
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#250
A new die combination and a new obv. legend
Geta as Caesar, AD 198-209
AE 18, 2.76g, 18.41mm, 0°
obv. L CEPTI - GETAC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, bare-headed, r.
rev. NIKOPOLITWN PROC IC
Tripod, central foot entwined by snake, head r.
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No. 8.22.47.6
obv. legend not listed
ex coll. Hoeft
This seems to be a new obv. legend for Geta
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#251
A new type for Caracalla
Carcalla, AD 198-217
AE 27, 11.8g
struck uunder Flavius Ulpianus
obv. AV KM AVR - ANTWNINOC
Head, laureate, r.
rev. V FL OVLPIA - N NIKOPOLI / PROC I
Apollo, nude, stg.l., holding patera in extended r. hand over burning altar and
laurel-branch in lowered l. hand
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1567 (like ex. #2 from Paris)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 3126 var. (different bust type)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov
ex numismatiklanz
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#252
A new die combination
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 25, 11.5g
struck under Aurelius Gallus
obv. AV..L.C. - CEVHROC P
Head, laureate, r.
rev. VP AVR GALLOV NIKOPOLI PROC I.
Eagle stg. frontal on thunderbolt, head with wreath in beak r.
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) Varbanov (engl.) 2636 var. (= HrJ 8.14.1.25)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No. 8.14.1.25
obv. f.e. No. 8.14.1.10 (Zeus)
ex rectororbis
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#253
A new type for Elagabal
Elagabal, AD 218-222
AE 17, 3.4g
obv. [AVT KM] AVR - [ANTWNINOC]
Head, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOL - ITWN P[ROC ICTR?]
Telesphoros, cloaked and hooded, stg. frontal
ref. a) not in AMG
b) Varbanov (engl.) 4117(?) (no legends mentioned)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov
ex Nemesis
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#254
A new die combination and a rev. legend variant
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 18
obv. AV KL - CEVHROC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOLITW - N PROC ICT
Homonoia, wearing kalathos, stg. l., holding cornucopiae and patera
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
ref. No. 8.14.36.11 var. (different rev. legend)
obv. f.e. No. 8.14.47.10 (different die)
ex David Connors
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#255
A new die combination and a rev. legend variant
Caracalla as Caesar, AD 195-198
AE 19, 2.51g, 19.10mm, 30°
obv. MAR AV KAI - ANTWNIN
bare head r.
rev. NIK[OP]OLIT PROC ICTRON
Bunch of grapes
ref. a) not in AMNG
cf. AMNG I/1, 1610 (for type)
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No. 8.18.8.13 var. (has ICTRO)
obv. f.e. No. 8.18.52.1 var. (has only AV KA)
ex coll. Hoeft
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#256
A rev.legend variant
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 16, 2.23g, 15.59mm, 270°
obv. AV LC - CEVHROC
Head, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOLITO.PROC ICT(sic!)
Snake in 4 elaborated coils erected r.
ref. a) AMNG I/1,1419 (2 ex., Löbbecke, Hoffmann)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 2452
c) Hristova/Jekov No. 8.14.22.7 var. (has NIKOPOLITWN)
ex coll. Hoeft
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#257
A new die combination
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 18, 2.20g
obv. AV KL C. - CEVHROC
Head, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOLIT - PROC ICTRON.
Basket with fruits
ref. a) not in AMNG:
cf. AMNG I/1, 1429 (for the type)
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No. 8.14.52.7
obv. f.e. No. 8.14.48.17 (crescent with stars)
ex mesamech
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#258
A new variant or a correction
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 17
obv. AV KL - CEVHROC
Bust, cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOL - I PROC ICT (N retrograde)
Herakles, nude, stg. r., holding lion's skin over l. arm and resting with r. hand on
club set on small base(?)
ref. a) not in AMNG
cf. AMNG I/1, 1386 (for type)
b) cf. Varbanov (engl.) 2413 (= AMNG 1386, for type)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
cf. No. 8.14.14.16 (for type)
ex Ecin Associates
The coin listed by HrJ is so worn, that it could well be this type!
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#259
Here is an exciting new die combo:
AE 27 Plautilla Nikopolis ad Istrum Gallus
Ob: ΦOVΛ ΠΛ - AVTIΛΛA CE
Draped bust right
Rev: VΠ AVP ΓAΛΛOV NIKOΠO
Ex: ΠPOC I
three story city-gate
cf. rev. Hr/J 8.14.46.4 p. 127, which is a different die from 8.18.46.9. I never noticed that before! Interesting that two different dies of this rare type were made. So Plautilla paired with the rev. die of Sept. Sev. not Caracalla.
unpublished
ex: Ancientcoinart
JPW
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Nice find!
Jochen
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#260
A new die combination and a rev. variant
Elagabal, AD 218-222
AE 25, 13.8g
struck under Novius Rufus
obv. AVT KM AVR - ANTONEINOC(sic!)
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. VP NOBIOV ROVFOV NIKOPOLITWN PROC ICTRW
Apollo (Bonus Eventus?), nude, stg. l., holding in r. hand patera and in lowered l.
hand laurel-branch
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1913
b) Varbanov (engl.) 3925 corr. (= AMNG 1913, but wrong obv. legend)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No. 8.26.7.4 var. (different legend)
obv. f.e. No. 8.26.38.5 corr. (same die, wrong legend)
ex numismatiklanz
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#261
A new die combination
Caracalla, AD 198-217
AE 17, 2.1g
obv. AV KEC - ANTWNO
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOLIT - PROC ICTRO
Homonoia, in long garment and mantle, wearing kalathos, stg. l., holding
cornucopiae and patera
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No. 8.18.36.6
obv. No. 8.18.36.7 var. (has ANTWN)
ex coll. Hoeft
Seems to be a new obv. legend variant.
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One little correction Jochen:
#260
obv. should read ANTONEINOC not ANTWNEINOC
JPW
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Thanks for the correction. I have overlooked that.
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#262
A new rev. legend
Diadumenian, AD 217-218
AE 26, 12.86g
struck under Statius Longinus
obv. KM OPEL[...] - [.....]
Bare head r.
rev. VP CTATI LONGINOV - NI - KOPOLIT[...] (OV ligate)
Dionysos, nude, stg. l., holding in lowered r. hand kantharos and rwesting with
raised l. hand on thyrsos; l. at his feet the panther stg.l., head r., looking up to him
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) Hristova/Jekov No. 8.25.8.5 (different rev. legend)
The obv. legend is only partially readable.
ex slaveycoins
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#263
A new die combination
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 18, 4.05g
obv. AV KAI. - CEVHROC
head, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOLIT - PROC ICT
Demeter (Hestia?) stg. l., holding patera and resting with l. hand on long torch
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1352 var. (different obv. legend)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 238 var. (= AMNG 352)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov
rev. No. 8.14.5.5
obv. f.e No. 8.14.7.5 (Apollo)
ex Gorny&Mosch
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#264
A new die combination and a rev. variant
Diadumenian, AD 217-218
AE 27, 12.1g
struck under Statius Longinus
obv. KM OPEL DIA - DOVMENIANOC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, bare-headed, r.
rev. [VP CTATI LONGINOV] NIKOPOLITWN PROC IC
in lower middle field TW (it's possible that the T is a ligate TR)
Hermes, nude, wearing boots, chlamys over l. arm, stg. crooked l., r. foot on
rock, resting with r. ellbow on r. knee and holding in r. hand kerykeion
downwards
ref. a) AMNG I/, 1849 ( ex., Paris)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 3761
c) not in Megaw:
NIC4.23a in error
d) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No. 8.25.10.6 var. (for the depiction only)
obv. f.e. No. 8.25.20.5 (Herakles)
ex numismatiklanz
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#265
A new obv. legend or possibly a correction
Diadumenian, AD 217-218
AE 16, 2.9g
obv. M OPEL DIA - DOVMENI K
Bust, draped, bare-headed, r.
rev. NIKOPOLITWN PROC ICTRON
bunch of winegrapes on twig
ref. a) cf. AMNG I/1, 1886 (obv. legend not readable)
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
cf. No. 8.25.8.6 (has M OPEL DIA - DOVMENANIOC K)
The coins in HrJ are so worn that I think they could well be this type. Then it
would be HrJ 8.25.8.6 corr.
ex paxaugusti
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#266
A new die combination
Elagabal, AD 28-222
AE 26, 12.2g
struck under Novius Rufus
obv. AVT KM AVR - ANTWNEINOC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, radiate, r.
rev. VP NOBIOV ROVFOV NIKOPOLIT
in ex. in 2 lines one below the other P - ROC / ICT
Triptolemos, nude, with chlamys over shoulders, on a biga drawn by two winged
snakes r., r. hand raised, in l. hand reins(?)
ref. a) not in AMNG:
rev. AMNG I/1, 1906
obv. f.e.. AMNG I/1, 1905
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No. 8.26.23.2
obv. f.e. No. 8.26.5.2 (Demeter)
ex coll. kc (FAC)
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#267
A new die combination and a obv. legend variant
Caracalla, AD 98-217
AE 16, 2.67g
obv. AVT KE - [ANTWN]?
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOLITWN PROC ICT.
Eagle, with half-open wings, stg. frontal, head with wreath in beak l.
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No. 8.18.1.21
obv. cf. No. 8.18.1.22 var.
ex coll. Hoeft
Seems to be a new obv. legend. AVT KE (or AVT KC) is not listed.
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#268
A new die combination and a rev. legend variant
Elagabal, AD 218-222
AE 26
struck under Novius Rufus
obv. [AVT K]M AVRH - ANTWNEINOC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, radiate, r.
rev. [VP NOBIO]V ROV - FOV NIK[OPOLITWN / PROC IC]?
Nemesis, in long garment and mantle, stg. l., holding goad in l. arm [and scales in
r. hand]; l. at her feet the wheel
ref. a) not in AMNG:
rev. AMNG I/1, 1964 (legend only)
AMNG I/, 1963 (depiction)
obv. AMNG I/1, 1964
b) cf. Varbanov (engl.) 3959
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. cf. No. 8.26.35.4 (different legend)
obv. f.e. No. 8.26.35.10 corr. (writes in error ANTWNINOC)
ex David Connors
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#269
A new obv. die and a rev. die variant
Caracalla, AD 198-217
AE 16, 2.5g
obv. A KE M [A? - [ANTWNIN]
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. [NIKOPOLIT?] - PROC ICT
Basket with fruits
ref. a) not in AMNG
cf. AMNG I/1, 1609
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No. 8.18.52.4 var. (has ICTRO)
obv. f.e. No. 8.18.52.4 var. (has AV KM A)
ex coll. Hoeft
Thanks to Curtis Clay for the attribution.
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#270
A rev. legend variant
Julia Domna, AD 193-217
AE 15
obv. IOVLIA [D - O]MNA CEB
Bust, draped, r.
rev. NIKOPOLITWN PROC I / CTRON
Bull walking l.
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1480 (1 ex., Moskau)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 2850 corr. (ex. not mentioned!)
c) Hristova/Jekov No. 8.17.53.4 var. (has only CE at the end of rev. legend)
ex priv. coll. Bulgaria
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#271
A new die combination
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 17(?)
obv. AV KL. - CEVHROC
Head, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOLIT - PROC ICTR
Bust of Serapis, draped and wearing kalathos, r.
ref. a) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No.8.14.6.7
obv. No.8.14.6.6
b) AMNG I/1, 1349 var. (has AV KL C)
c) Varbanov (engl.) 2404 var. (has AV KL C)
ex priv. coll. Bulgaria
Cf. #099 in this thread.
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#272
A new die combination and a rev. variant
Elagabal, AD 218-222
AE 26, 13.4g
struck under Novius Rufus
obv. AVT M AVR - ANTONINOC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. VP NOBIOV ROVFOV NIKOP - OLITWN PROC ICT
Zeus, nude, stg. l., resting with l. hand on sceptre and holding in extended r. hand
thunderbolt
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) Varbanov (engl.) 3151 var. (different bust)
c) not in Hristova(Jekov:
rev. No. 8.26.1.4 var. (has ICTR)
obv. f.e. No. 8.26.20.7 (same die)
ex shoppin4me2
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#273
A new rev. type for Gordian
Gordian III, AD 238-244
AE 28, 11.0g
struck under Sabinius Modestus
obv. AVT KM ANT.G - ORDIANOC AVG
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. VP C[AB MODEC]TOV N - IKOPOLEITWN PROC I (WN and PR ligate)
in l. and r. field CT - RON (ON ligate)
Hygieia, in long garment and mantle, stg. r., feeding snake in r. arm from patera in l.
hand
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov
double struck on rev.
ex coll. hjk (German Forum)
This type with end of rev. legend in l. and r. field seems to be unknown.
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#274
A new type for Diadumenian
Diadumenian, AD 217-218
AE (27?)
struck under Statius Longinus
obv. M OPEL [DIADOV] - MENIANOC K
Bust, draped and cuirassed, bare-headed, r.
rev. VP CTA [LONGINOV NIK] - OPOLITWN PROC IC
Aequitas, in long garment and mantle, wearing kalathos, stg. l., holding
cornucopiae in l. arm and scales in extended r. hand
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. cf. No. 8.25.35.1 (different depiction and different legend)
obv. f.e. No. 8.25.34.2 (Emperor)
ex priv. coll.
Seems to be a new type..
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#275
A new die combination and a rev. legend variant
Elagabal, AD 128-222
AE (27?)
struck under Novius Rufus
obv. [AVT] KM AVRH - ANTWNEINOC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. VP NOBIOV ROVFOV [NIKO - POLI]TWN PROC ICTRON
Ares in short military cloak and helmet, stg.l., resting with raised l. hand on spear
and holding with r. hand shield set on ground
ref. a) not in AMNG:
cf. AMNG I/1, 1916 (for the type)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 3968 var. (has ICTRW)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No. 8.26.11.1 var. (has ON in ex.)
obv. f.e. No. 8.26.4.7 (Athena)
ex priv. coll.
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#276
A rev. legend variant
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 27, 13.28g, 26.5mm, 30°
obv. AV K.L.CEP. - CEVHROC P
Head, laureate, r.
rev. VP AVR.GALLOV - N - IKOPOLITW / PROC I
Dionysos, nude, wearing boots, chlamys over shoulders, stg. frontal, head l.,
resting with l. hand on garlanded thyrsos and pouring with in r. hand from
kantharos
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1306 var. (different rev. legend break)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 2674
c) Hristova/Jekov No. 8.14.8.4 var. (has NIKOPOLIT and without break)
ex coll. Hoeft
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#277
A rev.legend variant
AE 17, 3.27g
obv. AV KAI CE - CEVHROC
Head, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOLI - T PROC ICT
Asklepios resting on snake-staff, stg. frontal, head l.
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1383 var.
rev. AMNG I/1, 1384 (Hygieia, legend)
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) Hristova/Jekov No. 8.14.20.4 var, (has ICTR)
ex slaveycoins
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#278
A new die combination
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 29, 10.48g
obv. AV[T KAI CEP] - CEVHROC
Head, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOLITWN / PROC IC
Rivergod leaning l. on tree, holding in r. hand cornucopiae from which flows
water, above a goat's head.
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) Varbanov (engl.) 2534 var. (has CEP CEVHROC)
c) Hristova/Jekov No. 8.14.32.16 var. (has CEP CEVHROC)
ex coll. Romanorvm (FAC)
The first part of the obv. legend is sadly unreadable. According to Curtis Clay it is apparently AVT KAI CEP - CEVHROC like die 4 from Pat Lawrence's study of Septimius' large coins of Nikopolis.
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#279
A new die combination
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 17, 3.40g
obv. AV KAI CE - CEVHROC
Head, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOLITWN PROC ICTRO.
Eight-pointed star
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1444 (1 ex., Imhoof)
b) not in Varbanov (engl.):
cf. #2572 (has AV KL CE)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No. 8.14.48.3
obv. f.e. No. 8.14.46.12 (temple)
ex Aegean numismatics
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#280
A new die combination
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 14, 2.1g
obv. AV KL C - CEVHROC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOL - PROC IC
Bust of Serapis, draped and wearing kalathos, r.
ref. a) not in AMNG
rev. AMNG I/1,1348 var. (has ICT)
obv. f.e. AMNG I/1, 1358 (Helios)
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No. 8.14.6.6
obv. f.e. No. 8.14.8.8 (Dionysos)
gitbudnaumann, E-Bay, Dez. 2010
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As for no. 278, I agree with Curtis. It is like, and apparently sda my obv. 4. Pat L.
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#281
A rev. legend variant
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 16, 2.4g
obv. AV KAI CE - CEVHROC
Head, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOLIT - PROC ICTR
Hermes, nude, stg. l., holding in l. arm kerykeion and purse in extended r. hand
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1373
b) Varbanov (engl.) 2414 var. (cites AMNG 1373)
c) Hristova/Jekov No. 8.14.10.18 var. (different legend break on rev.)
rectororbis, E-Bay, Jan. 2011
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#282
A new rev. legend
Caracalla, AD 198-217
AE 25, 12.3g
struck under Aurelius Gallus
obv. AV.K.M.AVR. - ANTWNIN
Youthful portrait, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. [VP.AVR.GA]LLOV.NIKOPOLEITWN / PROC ICTRON
Carcalla, togate, l., and Plautilla in himation, r., clasping hands
ref. a) not in AMNG:
this type only known from Ulpianus
b) not Varbanov (engl.)
c) Hristova/Jekov No. 8.18.34.1 var. (has NIKOPOL / PROC IC)
numismatiklanz, E-Bay, Jan. 2011
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#283
A new obv. die and a rev. variant
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 17, 3.34g, 16.72mm, 210°
obv. AV KAI CEP - CEVHROC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOLITWN PROC ICTR
Volute krater
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No. 8.14.52.2 var.
obv. not listed
coll. Hoeft
The rev. of the coin in HrJ is so worn that it could well be the same legend.
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#284
A new die combination and a rev. legend variant
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 18(?), 3.7g
obv. AV KE CE - CEVHROC
Head, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOLIT - PROC ICTRO
Homonoia, in long garment and wearing kalathos, stg. l., holding cornucopiae in l.
arm and patera in extended r. hand
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1396 var. (has CEVHRO)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 2439 var.
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No. 8.14.36.8 var. (has ICTR)
obv. f.e. No. 8.14.52.8 (basket)
numismata-antiqua, E-Bay, Jan. 2011
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#285
A new die combination
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 18(?), 3.9g
obv. AV KA - CEVH[ROC?]
Head, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOLI PROC ICTR
Eagle with closed wings stg.l., head turned r.
ref. a) not in AMNG:
cf. AMNG I/1, 1410 (for type)
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No. 8.14.1.32 corr. (writes NIKOPOLITWN)
obv. No. 8.14.1.36
numismata-antiqua, E-Bay, Jan. 2011
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#286
A new type for Commodus
Commodus, AD 177-192
AE 16(?), 2.8g
obv. [AVT K?] - AI KOMODOC
Head, laureate, r.
rev. [NIK?]OPOLI - TWN PROC I.
Apollo (Bonus Eventus?), nude, stg. l., chlamys over l. shoulder, holding branch
in lowered r. hand.
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
cf. No. 8.10.7.2
numismata-antiqua, E-Bay, Jan. 2011
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#287
A new obv. legend variant and a rev. legend variant
Julia Domna, AD 193-217
AE 22
obv. IOVLIA DO - MNA CEBAC
Bust, draped, r.
rev. NIKOPOLI - PROC ICTRO
Athena, in long girded chiton and himation, helmeted, wearing aegis, stg. r.,
holding in raised r. hand spear entwined by a snake and in l. hand shield set on low
base.
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1465, pl. XV, 18 (32 ex., Gotha, London)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 2834
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No. 8.17.4.5 var. (has NIKOPOL - I)
obv. No. 8.17.4.5 var. (has only CEB.)
petronius_2008, E-Bay, Jan. 2011
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#288
A new die combination and a rev. variant for Severus
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 15, 2.72g
obv. AV KL C - CEVHROC
Head, laureate, r.
rev. NIKO / POLIT / PROC / I
Legend in 4 lines in wreath
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1447 var. (has PROC IC)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 2349
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No. 8.14..54.5 var. (has PROC / IC)
obv. f.e. No. 8.14.48.17 (crescent with 4 stars)
heliosnumismatik, E-Bay, Jan. 2011
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#289
A new die combination and a rev. legend variant
Julia Domna, AD 193-217
AE 17(?), 2.8g
obv. IOVL DOM - CEBACTH
Bust, draped, r.
rev. NIKOPOLITW. PROC ICT
Eagle, with closed wings, stg. r. on rock(?), head with wreath in beak turned l.
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1481 var. (has IOVL DO on obv.)
b) not in Varbanov /engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No. 8.17.1.5 var. (different legend)
obv. f.e. No. 8.17.52 (different die)
numismata-antiqua, E-Bay, Jan. 2011
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#290
A new die combination and a rev. legend variant
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 17, 2.01g, 17.48mm, 210°
obv. AV KL CE - CEVHROC P
Head, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOLITWN PROC ICTRON
Eagle with closed wings, stg.l. on thunderbolt(?), head with wreath in beak
erected r.
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) Varbanov (engl.) 2510 var. (has PROC IC)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No. 8.14.1.32 var. (has NIKOPOLI)
obv. legend not known from small types
coll. Hoeft
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For #256, see also #87, the same dies, which suggests that the apparent dot in the reverse legend might just be a flaw in the die or the flan.
#256: https://www.forumancientcoins.com/board/index.php?topic=60706.msg420680#msg420680
#87: https://www.forumancientcoins.com/board/index.php?topic=60706.msg386799#msg386799
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Thanks for the comment. This type is now listed in Hristova/Jekov Nicopolis (2nd ed., advance copy) as No. 8.14.22.5 but illustrated by different specimens. We are now looking through this edition for errors and overlooked types. Then in the near future it will appear on the market, even though in a limited number (c. 50 ex.)
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#291
New obv. and rev. dies for a known type. Both are legend variants.
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
17x18mm, 2.35g.
obv. AV K Λ CE - CEVHPOC
Laureate head right.
rev. NIKOΠO - ΛI ΠPOC I
Asklepios standing facing, head left, snake-staff in right hand.
ref. a) not in AMNG I.
b) not in Varbanov (English) I.
c) neither die is in Hristova/Jekov (in this section),
but see the same type at 8.14.20.3-6
coll. Bill Welch.
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#292
A rad new type:
AE 29 13.5g
Ob: IOVΛIA ΔO - MNA CEBAC
Draped bust right
Rev: VΠA OOVINI TEPTVΛΛOV NIKOΠOΛITΩN
EΠ ICTP∙
Emperor standing right holding spear and parazonium with foot on captive
AMNG-; Hr/J-; Varbanov(E)-
edit: I took my extra iota out, sorry about that. JPW
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A nice type and with the rare EP ICTR.
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Another two examples of #222. They appear to be double die matches. I wondered about the obverse die match at first because of the apparent difference in the front of the drapery, but too many other details match for there to be doubt.
The first is mine, and is 16x17mm, 3.02g; the second is from Forum's database and is 17mm, 2.634g.
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#293
A new type for Ulpianus
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 27, 11.64g, 27.42mm, 30°
struck under Flavius Ulpianus
obv. AVT L CEPTI - CEVHROC P
Bust, cuirased with scsle armour, laureate, r.
rev. V FL OVLPIAN - NIKOPOLI / PROC I
Dionysos, nude, wearing boots, stg. l., resting with l. hand on on thyrsos and pouring with r. hand from kantharos
ref. a) not in AMNG:
rev. AMNG I/1, 1332 var. (has NIKOPOLIT)
obv. AMNG I/1, 1333
b) Varbanov (engl.) 2797
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
no Dionysos for Ulpian listed
coll. Hoeft
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#294
A rev. legend variant
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 16, 2.96g, 16.17mm, 225°
obv. AV KAI. - CEVHROC
Head laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOL - I - PROC I.
Dionysos, nude, with boots, stg. l., resting with l. hand on thyrsos and holding kantharos in r. hand
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1377 var. (has IC and ICT)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 2261 var (= AMNG 1377)
c) Hristova/Jekov No. 8.14.8.13 var. (has ICT)
coll. Hoeft
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#295
A new die combination
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 18, 3.06g, 17.85mm, 0°
obv. AV KL C - CEVHROC
Head, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOLI - PROC ICTW(sic!)
Nemesis stg. l., holding rod in l. arm and scales in r. hand; at her feet left the wheel
ref. a) not in AMNG:
rev. AMNG I/1, 1393 (depiction only)
obv. f.e. AMNG I/1, 1390 (Herakles)
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
cf. No. 8.14.35.9 (for the type)
coll. Hoeft
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#296
A new type for Commodus
Commodus, AD 177-192
AE 18, 2.97g, 18.21mm, 30°
obv. AVT KAI A - VR KOMODOC
Head, laureate, r.
rev. NEIKOPOLEITWN PROC ICTO(sic!)
Crescent with 1 star in the cavity
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1251 var. (has ICTON)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 2169 var. (= AMNG 1251)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
no crescent with 1 star listed for Commodus!
coll. Hoeft
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#297
A new die combination
Commodus, AD 177-192
AE 18, 2.41g, 18.21mm, 0°
obv. AV KAI [A] - V KOMODOC
Head, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOLITWN PROC I
Tripod, l. and central leg entwined by snake
ref. a) cf. AMNG I/1, 1250
b) not in Varbanov (engl.):
cf. #2196 (different rev. legend)
c) Hristova/Jekov No. 8.10.47.6 var. (different rev. legend)
coll. Hoeft
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#298
Caracalla, AD 198-217
AE 28, 11.74g, 27.66mm, 30°
struck under Flavius Ulpianus
obv. AV KM AVR - ANTWNINOC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. V FL OVLPIAN - NIKOPOLI P / PROC I (PR ligate)
Nemesis, in long garment an mantle, stg. l., holding goad in l. arm and scales in r. hand;
wheel at feet
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1577 var. (has NIKOPOLIT / PROC I)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 3148 var. (= AMNG 1577)
c) Hristova/Jekov No. 8.18.35.5 var. (= AMNG 1577)
coll. Hoeft
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#299
A completely new type for Geta
Geta, AD 209-212
AE 20, 4.64g, 20.45mm, 210!
obv. AV KP CE - P GETAC
Bust, bearded, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPO - LITWN
Eros, nude, with open wings stg. frontal with crossed legs, leaening on inverted torch set on altar(?)
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not In Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov
coll. Hoeft
Eros is only known for Geta as Caesar. But here it is the bearded Augustus. I then found an exemplar at Jarman/Lawrence 'Prolegomena Eros'
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#300
A variant
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 16, 2.32g, 15.73mm, 180°
obv. AV K CE - CEVHROC
Bust, draped asnd cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOLITWN PROC IC
Crescent with 1 eightpointed star in the cavity
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1439 var. (has AV KL)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 2503 var. (has AV KAI)
c) Hristova/Jekov No. 8.14.48.8 var. (has AV KAI and ICT)
coll. Hoeft
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#301
A new variant for Caracalla
Caracalla, AD 198-207
AE 17, 3.10g
obv. AV KM AV - ANTWNIN
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. NIIKOPOL(sic!) - PROC I
Homonoia stg. l., holding cornucopiae and patera
ref. a) not in AMNG:
rev. cf. AMNG I/1, 1595 (for type)
obv. AMNG I/1, 1594 (Herakles)
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
cf. No. 8.18.36.10 (for type)
coll. Hoeft
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#302
A new type for Geta
Geta as Caesar, AD 197-209
AE 17, 2.57g
obv. L CEP K - GETAC
Bust, draped, bare-headed, r.
rev. NIKOPOLITWN PROC IC.
Basket with fruits
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1652 (2 ex., Prag, St.Petersburg)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 3248
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No. 8.18.52.6 (for Caracalla)
coll. Hoeft
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#303
A new die combination
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 18, 2.70g
obv. AV KAI CE - CEVHRO
Head, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOL - I PROC IC
Hera stg. l., holding patera and retsing on sceptre
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1351 (like ex. 2 from Bukarest)
b) cf. Varbanov (engl.) 2270 (different obv. legend)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No. 8.14.3.13
obv. No. 8.14.3.7
Ken Dorney, Vcoins, Feb. 2011
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#304
A new die combination
Septimius Severus, AD 1293-211
AE 17, 2.44g
obv. AV KAI L CE - CEVHROC
Head, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOLI - PROC ICTR
Dionysos, nude, stg. l., holding bunch of grapes and resting on filetted thyrsos
ref. a) not in AMNG
cf. AMNG I/1, 1378 (for type)
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) Hristova/Jekov:
rev. f.e. No. 8.14.8.12 var. (has ICT)
obv. f.e. No. 8.14.16.4 (Eros)
romae_aeternae_numismatics, E-Bay, Feb. 2011
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#305
A new die combination
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 16, 3.23g, 16.33mm, 210°
obv. AV KL - CEVHROC
Head, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOLITWN PROC I
Eagle with spread wings stg. frontal on wreath, head with wreath in beak r.
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov
c) not in Hristova/Jekov II 8.14.1.39 var. (has AV KL C)
coll. Hoeft
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#306
A new die combination
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 18, 2.67g, 17.52mm, 210°
obv. AV KAI CE - CEVHROC
Head, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOLIT - O - N PROC I - CTR
Nike advancing l., holding palmbranch in l. arm and wreath in extended r. hand
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1370 var. (different rev.- legend)
b) Varbanov 25t45 var. (= AMNG 1370)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov II:
rev. No. 8.14.9.17 var. (has PROC IC)
obv. f.e. No. 8.14.9.19
coll. Hoeft
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#307
A new die combination
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 17, 2.42g, 16.61mm, 225°
obv. AV KAI CE - CEVHRO
Head, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOLITWN PROC ICTW(sic!)
Crescent with a eight-pointed star in the cavity
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1436 var. (has ICTRO)
b) Varbanov 2564 var. (= AMNG 1436)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov II:
rev. No. 8.14.48 7 var. (has ICTRO)
obv. f.e. No. 8.14.48.11
coll. Hoeft
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#308
A rev. legend variant
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 17, 3.43g, 60°
obv. AV KL - CEVHROC
Kopf, belorbeert, n.r.
rev. NIKOPOLI - PROC ICT
Torch
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov
c) Hristova/Jekov II No. 8.14.47.20 var. (has ICTR)
cgb.fr, MA-Shops, Feb. 2011
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#309
A correction
Elagabal, AD 218-222
AE 17, 3.16g, 180°
obv. AVT K AVRH - ANTWNINO - C
Head, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOLITWN PROC ICTRON
Snake in 4 coils erected r.
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 2031
b) Varbanov 3865
c) Hristova/Jekov II No. 8.26.22.14 corr. (obv. legend)
cgb.fr, MA-Shops, Feb. 2011
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#310
A new die combination
Caracalla, AD 198-217
AE 17, 2.62g, 210°
obv. AV KEC - ANTWNIN
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOLITWN PROC I
Eros, winged, nude, with crossed legs stg. r., resting on thin column and holding
down torch on heap of stones.
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov
c) not in Hristova/Jekov II:
rev. No. 8.18.16.7
obv. f.e. No. 8.18.47.20 (torch)
cgb.fr, MA-Shops, Feb. 2011
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#311
A new die combination and a rev. legend variant
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 18, 3.2g
obv. AV L - CEVHROC
Head, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOLIT PROC ICTR
Crescent with eight-pointed star in the cavity
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1441 var. (has NIKOPOLI and ICTRO)
b) Varbanov 2335 var. (= AMNG 1441)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No. 8.14.48.10 var. (has ICTRW)
obv. f.e. No. 8.14.48.12
Gitbud&Naumann, vcoins, Feb. 2011
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#312
A new variant for Caracalla
Caracalla as Caesar, AD 196-198
AE 18, 4.27g, 17.54mm, 30°
obv. M AV K. - ANTWNIN
Bust, draped and cuirassed, bare-headed, r.
rev. NIKOPOLITWN
Crescent with 4 stars
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. cf. No. 8.18.48.11 (for type only)
obv. f.e. No. 8.18.16.2 (Eros)
sadly in a rough state
coll. Hoeft
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#313
A new die combination
Caracalla, AD 198-217
AE 28, 11.95g, 28.37mm, 45°
struck under governor Flavius Ulpianus
obv. AV KM AVR - ANTWNINOC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. VP [FL O]VLPIAN - NIKOPOLI / PROC I
Hera, in long garment and veil over head and arms, stg. frontal and looking l.,
resting with raised l. hand on scepter and holding patera in extended r. hand
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1566 (2 ex., Schmidt, Sestini)
b) Varbanov 3133
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No. 8.18.3.3
obv. No. 8.18.4.6 (Athena)
coll. Hoeft
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#314
A new die combination:
AE 27 13.9gr
Caracalla Nikopolis ad Istrum Gallus
Obv: AV K M AVPH - ANTΩNINOC
Laureate draped and cuirassed bust right
Rev: VΠ AVP∙ ΓAΛΛOV [NIKO]ΠOΛITΩN ΠPOC IC∙ (inscribed circularly)
Herakles (nude) standing right, right hand resting on club, left arm holding lion-skin with bow in hand
Hr/J-; AMNG-; Varbanov (E) I -
I don’t think Varbanov was aware of this obverse die when he published his monograph. The most common pairings for this obverse die seems to be with a gamos reverse, cf. Hr/J 8.18.34.2. and Hera, cf. AMNG 1538.
Reverse die not recorded in Hr/J or AMNG.
I believe Arminius has a double match in his collection.
http://www.arminius-numismatics.com/coppermine1414/cpg1414/displayimage.php?album=28&pos=233
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#315
A new die combination and a rev. variant
Commodus, AD 177-192
AE 28, 11.8g
struck under Caecilius Servilianus
obv. AVT KAI MAR AVRH - KOMODOC
Head, laureate, r.
rev. NEIKOPO PRC IC [?].HG - E - MO KAIKI CERBEILIA
Zeus, in Himation, nude to hips, enthroned l., resting with raised l. hand on sceptre and holding patera in
outstretched r. hand; left before him eagle stg. l., head turned r.
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1231 var. (has CERBILEI)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 1230 var. (= AMNG 12300)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No. 8.10.1.5 var. (has NEIKOP PROC ICT)
obv. No. 8.10.1.7
coll. Hoeft
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#316
A new die combination
Antoninus Pius, AD 138-161
AE 20, 6.7g
obv. AVT AI ADRIA - ANTWNEIN
Bare head r.
rev. NEIKOPO - LIITWN
Artemis in short chiton and wearing boots, stg. l., holding bow in outstretched l.
hand and drawing arrow from quiver over r. shoulder.
ref. a) not in AMNG:
rev. AMNG I/1, 1222
obv. AMNG I/1, 1223 (Dionysos)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 2118 (obv. legend unsure)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No. 8.6.13.2
obv. No. 8.6.13.1
coll. Hoeft
E of LEITWN partially blocked so that it looks like LIITWN.
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#317
A new die combination and a rev. die variant
Commodus, AD 177-192
AE 30, 12.37g, 29.62mm, 15°
struck under Caecilius Servilianus
obv. AVT KAi MAR AVRH - KOMODOC
Head, laureate, r.
rev. NEIKOPO PROC ICT - H - GEMO KAIKI CERBILEI
Zeus in himnation enthroned l., resting on his sceptre and holding in outstretched
r. hand patera; left at his feet the eagle stg.l., head turned r.
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1231 var. (different legend break on rev.)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 1230 var. (= AMNG 1231)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No. 8.10.1.4 var. (different legend break)
obv. No. 8.10.1.7
coll. Hoeft
There are several different variants of this type. They are due to the sloppy making.
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#318
A correction of #226
Caracalla, AD 198-217
AE 13, 2.4g
obv. AV KEC - ANTWN
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOLI] - [PROC ICTR] (retrograde)
Homonoia, in long garment and with mantle, weasring kalathos, stg. frontal, head
l., holding cornucopiae in l. arm and patera in outstretched r. hand
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1597 (1 Ex., Wien)
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) Hristova/Jekov No. 8.18.36.8 corr.
gitbudnaumann, E-Bay, March 2011
Hristova/Jekov writes AVT KEC - ANTWN. But the obv. legend of the depicted coin is not readable. So my suggestion is that is has the same AV KEC as on this coin. I think I have completed the inscription on #226 incorrectly!
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#319
A new type for Macrinus
Macrinus, AD 217-218
AE 20, 4.28g, 19.73mm, 15°
obv. AVT KM OPELI - CE MAKRINOC
Kopf, belorbeert, n.r.
rev. NIKOPOLITWN PROC ICTRW
Cypress twig(?)
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1789, pl. XX, 40 (rev., same die)
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
cf. HrJ (2010) No. 8.26.14.8 (for rev. only)
Pick writes: Stalk of a plant, but can easily hold for a club.
coll. Hoeft
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#320
A completely new type for Elagabal
Elagabal, AD 218-222
AE 21, 6.18g
obv. AV KM AVR - ANTWNINOC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, radiate, r.
rev. NIKOPOLITWN - PROC ICTRON
Nemesis-Aequitas, in long garment and mantle, stg.l., holding goad in l. arm and
scales in outstretched r. hand; at her feet the wheel
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov
coll. Hoeft
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#321
A recent acquisition from Germany:
AE 26 9.3g Septimius Severus Gallus Nikopolis ad Istrum
Ob: AV K Λ CE / CEVHPOC Π (eta + rho ligature)
Laureate draped and cuirasses bust right
Rev: VΠ AV]P ΓAΛΛOV ∙ NIKOΠO
Ex: ΠPOC IC∙
Eagle with wings folded on fulmen left, head right with wreath in beak
AMNG-; Varbanov (E) -; Ruzicka "Inedita aus Moesia Inferior" NZ (1917) –
Looks like someone tried to gouge the BD out of it. A very rare, new type for $12.
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#322
A new die combination and a rev. variant
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 17, 2.7g
obv. [AV KAI?] - CEVHR[OC]
Head, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOLITW PROC ICT
Big eight-pointed star with dots at the end of the rays
ref. a) not in AMNG:
cf. AMNG I/1, 1444
b) not in Varbanov (engl.):
cf. #2430
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No. 8.14.48.1 var.
obv. No. 8.14.48.3
coll. Hoeft
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#323
A new legend error
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 17, 3.1g
obv. AV KL [...] - CEVHRO
Head, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOLIT - PROC ICTR
Homonoia, in long garment and mantle, stg. l., holding cornucopiae in l. arm and
patera in outstretched r. hand
ref. a) not in AMNG:
cf. AMNG I/1, 1397
b) not in Varbanov (engl.):
cf. #2417
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
cf. No. 8.14.36.8 (depiction only)
coll. Hoeft
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#324
A completely new type
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 16, 2.95g, 16.46mm, 30°
obv. AV KAI - CEVHROC
Head, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOLI PROC ICT.
Altar from which snake in three coils is erecting r.
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov
It's a completely new type, but known from Commodus AMNG 1249
coll. Hoeft
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#325
Another beauty from my collection:
AE 28 10.4gr. Caracalla Gallus Nikopolis ad Istrum
Ob. AV ∙ K M ∙ AVP∙ - ANTΩNINOC
Laureate head right
Rev: VΠ AV ΓAΛΛOV - NIKOΠOΛITΩ
Ex: ΠPOC I∙
Athena standing right with inverse spear and shield
Hr/J -; AMNG - ; Varbanov (E) -
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Looks like a never ending story!
Jochen
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#326
A new die combination and some variations
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 26, 11.98g
obv. AV.K.L.CE. - CEVHROC P
Head, laureate, r.
rev. VPA OOVI TERTVLLOV NIKOPOLI PROC I
Herakles, nude, stg. r., lion's skin over l. arm, holding in outstretched r. hand bow and
resting with r. hand on club.
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No. 8.14.14.4 var. (has OOV)
obv. No. 8.14.14.3 var. (has AV.K.L.C.)
coll. Hoeft
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#327
A new die combination and a rev. legend variant
Gordian III, AD 238-244
AE 27, 11.99g, 26.94mm, 15°
struck under Sabinius Modestus
obv. AVT KM ANTWNIOC - GORDIANOC .
Bust, draped and cuirassed, radiate, r.
rev. VP CAB MODECTOV N - KOPODEITWN(sic!) P[ROC] (OV and WN ligate)
in re field one below the other I / C / T
in ex. RON
Tyche in long garment and mantle stg. l., holding cornucopiae in l. arm and in r. hand
rudder set on globe.
ref. a) not in AMNG:
rev. AMNG I/1, 2082 (different legend distribution and globe not mentioned)
obv. AMNg I/1, 2075 (Nemesis)
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov::
rev. No. 8.36.38.5 (different legend distribution in field)
obv. No. 8.36.46.5 (temple)
coll. Hoeft
The legend error D instead of L on the rev. could be a die break too.
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Hi Jochen,
I have two examples of this particular die pair and both have the D instead of the L, so it would certainly seem to be in the die, either as a mistake or as you indicate a break.
c.rhodes
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Thanks for the hint!
Jochen
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#328
A new die combination
Geta as Caesar, AD 209-212
AE 16, 2.89g, 16.13mm, 30°
obv. MAR AV - GETAC
Bust, draped, bare-headed, r.
rev. [NIKOPO]LIT - PROC [IC]
Dionysos, nude, stg.l., holding kantharos in r. hand and resting with l. hand on filleted
thyrsos
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1637 (1 ex., Wien)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 3219
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No. 8.22.8.4 (without pic)
obv. f.e. No. 8.22.52.1 (basket)
coll. Hoeft
The obv. legend for Geta is incorrect. Wether it was the first legend for Geta is unclear (Pick)
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#329
A correction
Caracalla, AD 198-217
AE 17, 2.30g, 16.5mm
obv. AV KM A - ANTWNIN
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOLI - P - ROC ICTR
Tyche, in long garment and mantle, wearing kalathos, stg. l., holding cornucopiae in l.
arm and rudder in r. hand
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1598 (1 ex., München)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 2932 (= AMNG 1598)
c) Hristova/Jekov No. 8.18.38.11 corr. (writes AV KM AVR and PRWC)
coll. Hoeft
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#330
A new rev. variant and an obv. correction
Caracalla as Caesar, AD 196-198
AE 17
obv. MAR AV KA - ANTONI
Bare head r.
rev. NIKOPLIT(sic!) - PROC ICTRO
Homonoia, in long garment and mantle, wearing kalathos, stg.l., holding cornucopiae in l.
arm and patera in r. hand
ref. a) not in AMNG:
cf. AMNG I/1, 1502
b) Varbanov (engl.) 2966 var. (has MAR AV K and ANTONIN)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov
cf. No. 8.18.36.4 (obv. not readable, obv. legend incorrect)
coll. Hoeft
Legend error on rev.
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#331
A new die combination and a rev. variant
Caracalla, AD 198-217
AE 28, 11.0g
struck under Flavius Ulpianus
obv. AV KM AVR - ANTWNINOC
bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. V FL OVLPIA - N NI - KOPOLI / PROC I
Tyche, in long garment and mantle, wearing kalathos, stg. l., holding cornucopiae in l.
arm and in r. hand rudder
ref. a) not in AMNG:
cf. AMNG I/1, 1579 (has laureate head and different legend break on rev.)
b) not in Varbanov (engl.):
cf. #3137 (= AMNG 1579)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No. 8.18.38.8 var. (different legend break)
obv. No. 8.18.38.6
coll. Hoeft
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#332
A new rev.
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 18, 2..23g, 17.89mm, 225°
obv. AV KAI [C]E - CEVHROC(?)
Head, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPO - .PROC [IC]
Athena with spear and patera stg.l., burning altar before her
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1363 (3 ex., Schmidt, Wien, Scott)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 2227
c) not in Hristova/Jekov
coll. Hoeft
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#333
A new die combination and a rev. legend variant
Caracalla as Caesar, AD 196-197
AE 18, 3.61g, 18.35mm, 225°
obv. MAR AV KA - [ANTWNIN]
Bare head r.
rev. NIKOPOLIT PROC ICTR
Bust of Serapis, draped and wearing kalathos, r.
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No. 8.18.6.4 (different legend)
obv. No. 8.18.16.3 (Eros)
coll. Hoeft
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#334
A new die combination and a rev. legend variant
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 18, 2.31g, 17.74mm, 225°
obv. AV KL - CEVHROC
Head, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOLITWN PROC IC
Eagle with closed wings stg. l. on small staff, head with wreath in beak r.
ref. a) not in AMNG:
cf. AMNG I/1, 1413 (different bust)
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No. 8.14.1.37 var. (different legend)
obv. No. 8.14.1.39
coll. Hoeft
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#335
A new rev. die
Caracalla, AD 198-217
AE 27, 11.26g
struck under Aurelius Gallus
obv. AV KM AV - ANTWNINOC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. VPA.AVR GALLOV - NIKO - POLITWN. / PROC ICT / RON
Nike in long garment and raised wings stg. l., head r., resting with l. arm on stele; palm-
branch in l. arm and wreath in lowered r. hand
ref. a) not in AMNG:
cf. AMNG I/1, 1544 (rev. without RON)
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
cf. #3094 (= AMNG 1544)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
cf. No. 8.18.9.4 corr. (= AMNG 1544, but writes VP AVR)
coll. Hoeft
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#336
A completely new type
Julia Domna, AD 193-217
AE 18, 5.44g, 18.04mm, 0°
obv. IOVL DO - CEBACT (corrected!)
Bust draped, r.
rev. NIKOPOLIT PROC ICTRO
laurel-wreath, dot in centre
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov
possibly unpublished
coll. Hoeft
This type is known for Septimius Severus.
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#337
A new die combination and a rev. legend correction
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 27, 12.79g, 26.71mm, 30°
struck under Ovinius Tertullus
obv. AVT KAI.L.CEPTI. - CEVHROC PER
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. VPA.OBINI.TERTVLLOV.NIKOPOLEITWN / PROC ICTRO.
Nike, bended forwards, in quadriga, galloping r.
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1274 (1 ex., Paris)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 2751
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No. 8.14.9.10 corr. (writes OOV and NIKOPOLIT)
obv. No. f.e. 8.14.38.4 (Tyche)
coll. Hoeft
This is the only type where Ovinius is written as OBINI. Pick writes: It is unclear wether CEPTI or CEPT. Here we see that it is clear CEPTI.!
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#336: an interesting rev. type, perhaps to be associated with congratulations sent by Nicopolis to the imperial family in 198 for the elevation of Caracalla to joint Augustus and Geta to Caesar.
I would read the obv. legend differently, IOVL DO - CEBACT or CEBACT[H], rather than IOVLLA.
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Thanks for your opinion. Yes, IOVL DO makes sense.
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As Curtis said, see also on #336
See http://teegeeoperanobilia.blogspot.com/2011/04/notes-on-comparable-small-brass-and.html
and the Picasa album, s.v. WREATH, VOID at https://picasaweb.google.com/slokind/STUDYNicopolisCoppersSmallBrass
where HrJ 8.18.54 7 and 8.22.54.2, which go with Domna's, are associated with the large Tertullus acclamation wreaths.
Pat L.
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#337
It is not a new die combination, though it is true that HrJ did not record the B in OBINI, which was in my records that I had sent:
• 11 03 06 Æ24.5 7.22g axis 1h. Nicopolis ad Istrum. Issued by Tertullus. Septimius Sevrus, draped bust to r. (Pick says with armor). [AVT] KAI L SEPT• | SEVÊ[ROS PER]. Rev., Nike in quadriga, driving to r. VPA OBINI [TERT]VLLOV [NIKOPOLEITÔN] and in exergue PROS IS[TRO]. Pick, AMNG I, 1, p.359, no. 1274. Known to Pick from Paris, Mionnet, S. 2, 124, 399. I think the obv. reads SEPT•, but, like Pick, I cannot be certain it isn't I. Varbanov I (Bulg.), no. 2164, merely cites the bibliography numbers for Pick and Mushmov.
Lanz 123, May 2005, no. 661, however, is Julia's previously unrecorded counterpart, as with the pair of Haimos coins, and it settles the question of the exergue: no N at end.
Also, in the Study Album, https://picasaweb.google.com/slokind/TERTULLUSSTUDYGROUP#, see the same reverse die, cited in Lanz 123, for Julia, side by side. And the die pairing with Julia's having the unique obv die is emphasized in my study: Coins issued by Ovinius Tertullus at Nicopolis ad Istrum: I, Earliest http://teegeeoperanobilia.blogspot.com/2011/02/coins-issued-by-ovinius-tertullus-at.html
Also, see the other uses of the Septimius obv. die in that OPERA NOBILIA page on the earliest dies and, most important, die pairings. And the use of the Nike Quadriga die is already in HrJ, too: 8.17.9.1 Since this is the truly rare one, and it has that OBINI spelling (not that the now standard modern Greek and Slavic pronunciation of B was quite new even in the 190s), unique under Tertullus to this die, it is important to note that as usual SS and JD on these early issues share reverse dies. The B is legible on two specimens at 8.17.9.1.
Jochen's specimen of the Septimius quadriga is the finest of that rare coin and shows the iris of Septimius's eye undamaged and well preserved, but the die is hardly confined to the Tyche pairing, and its pairings are what is important.
Pat L.
Yes, I must finish my catalogue for the Tertullus project. It is badly needed to save persons the labor of looking in two places.
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#338
A new die combination and a rev. legend variant
Gordian III, AD 238-244
AE 27, 12.18g, 27.48mm, 345°
struck under Sabinius Modestus
obv. AVT.K.M.ANTW - GORDIANOC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. VP CAB MODECT - OV NIKOPOLEITWN (OV ligate)
in r. field one below the other P / R / O / C / I
in ex. CTRON
Hermes, nude, chlamys over l. arm, stg. l., holding kerykeion in l. arm and in extended r.
hand purse; at his feet l. the cock stg. l., looking up to him
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No.8.36.10.3 (depiction only, different legend)
obv. f.e. No. 8.36.4.2 (Athena)
coll. Hoeft
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#339
A new die combination
Caracalla, AD 198-217
AE
struck under Flavius Ulpianus
obv. AV KM AVR - ANTWNINOC
Bust, bearded, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. V FL OVLPIAN - NIKOPOLI / PROC I.
Nemesis/Aequitas, in long garment and mantle, std. l., holding goad in l. arm and scales
in outstretched r. hand; at her feet l. the wheel.
ref. a) not in AMNG
rev. AMNG I/1, 1577
obv. f.e. AMNG I/1, 1573 (Hygieia)
b) not in Varbanov (engl.):
cf. #3134 (laureate head r.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No. 8.18.35.4
obv. f.e. No. 8.18.34.8 (emperor)
petronius_2008, E-Bay, June 2011
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#340
A new rev. legend variant
Caracalla, AD 198-217
AE 28, 11.82g, 28.46mm, 15°
struck under Flavius Ulpianus
obv. AV KM AVR - ANTWNINOC
Head, laureate, r.
rev. V FL OVLPIA - N NIKOPOLI / PROC I
Apollo. nude, stg. l., holding laurel-branch in lowered l. hand and patera in extended r.
hand over burning altar
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1567 (like ex. 2, from München)
b) not in Varbanov (engl.):
cf. #3126 (cites AMNG 1567, but writes ''bust, draped and cuirassed'!)
c) Hristova/Jekov No. 8.18.7.6 var. (different legend break on rev. and PROC in ex.)
coll. Hoeft
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#341
A new rev. die for Tertullus
Caracalla, AD 198-217
AE 26, 11.04g, 26.13mm, 210°
struck under Ovinius Tertullus
obv. AV.M.AVR - ANTWNINOC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. VP OOVIN TERTV - L - LOV NIKOPO / PROC I
Hermes, nude, chlamys over l. arm, holding kerykeion in l. arm and purse in
outstretched r. hand,
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not In Varbanov (engl.)
c) not In Hristova/Jekov:
cf. No. 8.18.10.1 (different rev. legend)
coll. Hoeft
This rev. legend with VP OOVIN is unknown. Usually it is VPA OOVIN. Possibly unpublished
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#342
A new die combination (or a correction!)
Diadumenian, AD 217-218
AE 27(?), 11.53g
struck under Statius Longinus
obv. KM OPPEL ANTWN DIADOVMENIANOC
Bust, draped, seen from behind, bare-headed, r.
rev. VP CTATIOV L - ON - GIOV(sic!) NIKOPOLITWN
in l. and r. field PR - OC
in ex. ICTRW
Liberalitas in long garment and mantle, stg. l., holding cornucopiae in l. arm and counting
board in raised r. hand.
ref. a) not in AMNG:
rev. AMNG I/1, 1863
obv. f.e. AMNG I/1, 1862 (Concordia)
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No. 8.25.39.1
obv. f.e. No. 8.25.36.10
Ritter, MA-Shops, June 2011
I think HrJ 8.25.36.10 is actually Liberalitas!
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#343
A new obv. die variant
Elagabal, AD 218-222
AE 26, 11.41g
struck under Novius Rufus
obv. AV KM A[VRH - ANT]ONEINOC
Bust, drapery on left shoulder, laureate, r.
rev. VP NOVIOV ROVFOV NIKOPOL.ITWN PROC I
in field in 2 lines CTRO / N
Helios (emperor?), radiate, in biga driving l.,holding sceptre in l. hand and raising r.hand
in greeting attitude
ref. a) not in AMNG:
rev. AMNG I/1, 1907, pl. XIV, 25 (same die)
obv. f.e. AMNG I/1, 1920 var. (Athena)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 4025 var.
c) not in Hristova/Jekov No. 8.26.27.2 var.
Lanz, E-Bay, July 2011
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Horribly smoothed and tooled.
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Sadly you are right!
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#344
A new die combination with a new rev. die
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 14, 3.3g
obv. AV KAI CE - CEVHROC
Head, laureate, r,
rev. NIKOP - O - LI PROC IC
Tyche with kalathos stg. l., holding cornucopiae and rudder
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1398
b) not in Varbanov (engl,)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. cf. No. 8.14.38.20 (different legend distribution)
obv, f.e. No, 8.14.38.29
gitbudnaumann, E-Bay, July 2011
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Now where the 3rd edition of Hristova/Jekov's is in the print office, the chase goes on! Here are new types for the next edition. It is really a work in progress!
#345
A new die combination and a rev. variant
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 18, 3.22g, 17.76mm, 225°
obv. AV KAI CE - CEVEHROC
laureate head r.
rev. NIKOP - O - LI PROC IC
Tyche with kalathos, stg. l., holding cornucopiae and rudder
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1398
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. cf. No. 8.14.38.20 (different legend distribution)
obv. f.e. No. 8 14.38.29
ex coll. Hoeft
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#346
A new type for Geta
Geta, AD 209-212
AE 29, 13.58g, 28.82mm, 45°
struck under Ulpianus
obv. AVT KP CE - P GETAC AV
laureate head r.
rev. V FL OVLPIAN - NIKOPOLI / PROC [ I]
Dionysos, nude, with boots, stg. r., holding kantharos in lowered r. hand and resting with
l. hand on ribboned thyrsos
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov
ex coll. Hoeft
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#347
A new type for Septimius Severus
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 16, 3.59g, 16.33mm, 30°
obv. AV KL C - [CEVHROC]
laureate head r.
rev. NIKO[POLI] - [PR]OC ICT
Altar with snake coiling at top
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
cf. No. 8.14.47.8-9
ex coll. Hoeft
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#348
A new type for Septimius Severus
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 16/19, 3.49g, 16.45x18.59mm, 0°
obv. AV K.L - CEVHROC
laureate head r.
rev. NIKOPO.PROC ICT
Eagle with open wings stg. l. on thunderbolt(?), head with wreath in beak erected r.
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov
flan excentric
ex coll. Hoeft
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#349
A new die combination for a rare coin
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 19, 2.96g, 18.54mm, 225°
obv. AV L CE - CEVHROC
laureate head r.
rev. NEIKOPOLI - PROC ICTRO
Crescent with moon circle, star left above outside the circle
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No. 8.14.48.14 (same die)
obv. No. 8.14.47.2 (same die) (tripod with snake)
1. part of obv. legend difficult to read, but because of the same bust as stated it should be correct.
ex coll. Hoeft
Please take a look at the article about 'The ash-grey moonlight' in the Mythology Thread!
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#350
A new type for Caracalla
Caracalla as Caesar, AD 196-197
AE 17, 2.99g
obv. AV KAI - ANTWNIN (readable from outside!)
Bare-head r.
rev. NIKOPOLIT - PROC ICT
Nike in girded double chiton advancing r., holding palm over l. shoulder and wreath in
raised r. hand
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov
ex coll. Helcaraxe
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#351
A new die combination for Severus (Apollo Sauroktonos)
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 18, 2.95g, 18.19mm, 240°
obv. AV KAI CE. - CEVHROC
laureate head r.
rev. NIKOP - OL - I. PROC IC
Apollo Sauroktonos, nude, with crossed legs stg. r., resting with l. hand on tree stump on
which a lizard is creeping upwards, r. hand with arrow drawn back
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1354 var. (different legend distribution)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 2246 (rev. same die)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No. 8.14.7.14 (same die)
obv. No. No. 8.14.7.15 var. (no dot behind CE)
coll. Hoeft
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Hi Jochen, is this die pairing missing from Dr. Lawrence's corpus??
Ayiyoryitika-Saurcoins (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/ayiyoryitika/saurcoins/ayiyoryitika-saurcoins.htm)
c.rhodes
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Indeed, looks like her type 12a. But I couldn't find it in Hristova/Jekov!
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Thank you Jochen, Yes certainly not in H&J, but I know that Dr. Lawrence is always on the look out for new dies and die pairs. I had not gone through her corpus in quite some time.
Thank you
c.rhodes
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I am glad that Gordian Guy referred to the ayiyoryitika page first, since that is where discussion, lacking from every other 'source', can be found, but I would add that very easily located new photos can be found in https://picasaweb.google.com/... (https://picasaweb.google.com/102498681030579488308/SaurCoins#5347780621627131410)
which are zoomable and thus most useful for determining die identity. I also give the HrJ reference there. That is why I provided this extra resource.
The new coin is indeed a 12a and almost as good as the first one I obtained. The HrJ ref. is HrJ 8.14.7.14. Jekov had to lump several together at the last minute, but it's there, even enlarged 2:1. The lumping together in this case is especially unfortunate (it originates with Pick's listings), since this one seems to be Tertullan rather than Gallian in date.
See, further developing this, http://teegeeoperanobilia.blogspot.com/2011/04/notes-on-comparable-small-brass-and.html where, under group (b), it is paired, convincingly I think, with a Caracalla as Caesar; pay attention especially to the lettering as well as the early kind of Septimius portrait.
I am sorry, but no mere number, though it is still my 12a and with always the same Pick and HrJ references (and to the amateurish description in the Rousse catalogue, whence I gave this Sauroktonos die a name), is of much use unless further work, readily available, is consulted.
Pat L.
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#352
A new rev. legend for Severus
AE 20, 2.8g
obv. AV KAI CE - CEVHROC
laureate head r.
rev. NIKOPOLITW - N - PROC IC
Nike in long double chiton flying l., holding palm in l. arm and in raised r. hand wreath
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov
cf. No. 8.14.9.19
ex coll. Hoeft
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#353
A new die combination for Commodus
AE 19, 3.74g, 19.16mm, 150!
obv. M ANTWNEI]N - OV KO]MODOC
laureate head r,
rev. [NEIKOPOL] - PROC ICTROWN(?) (looks like a ligate WN at the end!)
Nemesis in long garment and mantle, stg. l., holding briddle in lowered l. hand and lifting
part of her garment to her face with r. hand; left beside her feet the wheel
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No. 8.10.35.1
obv. f.e. No. 8.10.7.1 (Sauroktonos)
ex coll. Hoeft
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#354
New legend variations for Commodus
AE 18, 3.22g, 17.64mm, 210°
obv. AVT KAI K - OMODOC
laureate head r.
rev. NEIKOPOL - PIOC ICCTRO
Tyche stg. l., holding cornucopiae and rudder
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
cf. No. 8.10.38.6
coll. Hoeft
Interesting the broken K-OMODOC. But known from HrJ 8.10.47.2 and AMNG I/1, 1247 too.
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#355
New rev. type for Caracalla
Caracalla, AD 198-217
AE 26, 13.70g
struck under Aurelius Gallus
obv. AV.K.M.AVR - ANTWNIN[OC]
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. VP AV.GALLOV - N - IKOPOLITWN / PROC IC
Hades-Serapis, in himation and with kalathos, enthronend frontal, resting with raised l.
hand on scepter and holding outstretched r. hand over three-headed Kerberos
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1537, pl. XIII, 23 (2 ex., Belgrad, Wien)
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
slaveycoins, E-Bay, Sept. 2011
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#356
A new die combination
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 27, 12.48g
struck under Aurelius Gallus
obv. AVT.L.CEPT. - CEV[HR PER]?
laureate head r.
rev. VP AVR.GALLOV NIKOPOLITWN / PROC ICTR
Zeus in himation enthroned l., resting with raised l. hand on sceptre and holding in
outstretched r. hand patera
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No. 8.14.11.10
obv. f.e. 8.14.7.10 (Apollo)
coll. Hoeft
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#357
A new die combination
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 17, 2.42g, 16.74mm, 285°
obv. AV KAI C - CEVHROC
laureate head r.
rev. NIKOPOLIT - P - ROC I[CTR]
Hermes, nude, chlamys over l. shoulder, holding kerykeion in l. arm and in r. hand purse
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1373 var.
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No. 8.14.10.15
obv. No. 8.14.10.17
coll. Hoeft
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#358
A new die combination for Apollo Sauroktonos
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 16, 2.89g, 15.94mm, 225°
obv. AV KAI - CEVHROC
laureate head r.
rev. [NIKOP] - OL - I - PROC IC
Apollo Sauroktonos stg. r. with crossed legs, resting with r. hand on tree stump on which
lizard is creeping upwards, r. hand with arrow at r. shoulder
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No. 8.14.7.14
obv. f.e. No. 8.14.7.5 (Apollo)
coll. Hoeft
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#359
A new type for Severus
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 19, 2.59g, 19.43mm, 255°
obv. AV KAI C[E?] - CEVHROC
laureate head r.
rev. NIKOPOLI - PROC ICTR
Hermes, nude, chlamys over l. shoulder, stg. l., holding kerykeion in l. arm and purse in
r. hand
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1373
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
coll. Hoeft
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#360
A new die combination and a rev. legend variant
Geta as Caesar, AD 198-209
AE 18, 2.58g, 17.93mm, 0°
obv. L.AVR.K - GETAC
bare head r.
rev. NIKOPOLIT - PROC ICT
Hermes, nude, chlamys over l. shoulder, holding kerykeion in l. arm and purse in r. hand
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No. 8.22.10.3 (different legend break)
obv, f.e. No. 8.22.36.3 (Homonoia)
coll. Hoeft
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#361
A totally new type for Severus
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 18, 2.35g, 17.72mm, 2100°
obv. AV KAI CE. - [C]EVHROC
laureate head r.
rev. N[IKOPO]LI - PROC [ I]CT
Tyche in long garment and mantle, wearing kalathos, stg. frontal, head turned r., holding
cornucopiae in l. arm and rudder in r. hand
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov
coll. Hoeft
The type with the head turned r. seems to be a totally new type!
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#362
New type for Caracalla:
AE 25 11.71gr. Caracalla Gallus Nikopolis ad Istrum
Ob. AV ∙ K . M ∙ AVP∙ - ANTΩNINOC
Laureate head right
Rev: VΠ AVP ΓAΛΛOV. - NIKOΠOΛIT. ΠPOC I
Eagle with folded wings left, head right with wreath in beak
Hr/J -; AMNG - ; Varbanov (E) -
cf. my Severus #321 in NadI addenda for type, but different die.
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What a beautiful eagle!
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I agree, better executed than #321. Sold before I saw it. Ah well, you can't have them all!
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#362
A new obv. legend for Macrinus
Macrinus, AD 217-218
AE 29, 12.97g, 28.78mm, 0°
struck under Marcus Claudius Agrippa
obv. AV K OPPEL CEV - HR MAKRINOC AVG
laureate head r.
rev. VP AGRIPPA NIK - OPOLITWN PRO / C ICTRW
Artemis, in short hunting dress, wearing boots, stg. r., holding bow in l. hand and drawing
with r. hand arrow from quiver over r. shoulder; at her l. foot hound leaping r.
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No. 8.23.13.1
obv. legend not listed
coll. Hoeft
The obv. legend with the R at the end of CEVHR I couldn't find anywhere.
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#363
A new die combination and a rev. legend variant
Commodus, AD 177-192
AE 18, 3.17g, 18.47mm, 195°
obv. AVT KAI - AVR KOMOD - OC
laureate head r.
rev. NEIKOPOL - I - PIOC ICTR
Tyche, in long garment and mantle, wearing kalathos, stg. l., holding cornucopiae in l.
arm and rudder in r. hand
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No. 8.10.38.5 var. (has ICT)
obv. legend not listed
coll. Hoeft
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#364
A correction
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 17, 2.8g
obv. AV KL C - CEVHROC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOLITWN PROC IC
Eagle with open wings stg. facing, head with wreath in beak r.
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) Hristova/Jekov (2011) No. 8.14.1.26 corr. (writes AV KL and PROC I, but the depicted
coin is very worn. On this specimen the legends can be read correctly)
coll. Hoeft
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#365
A correction
Commodus, AD 177-192
AE 17, 2.64g, 17.13mm, 30°
obv. AV KAI K - OMODOC
laureate head r.
rev. NIKO - P - O - LI PROC IC
Demeter in double chiton and palla, veiled, stg. l., holding in raised l. hand burning long
torch and in extended r. hand grain-ears and poppy; l. before her a cista mystica
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.):
no Demeter for Commodus listed!
c) Hristova/Jekov (2011) 8.10.5.2 corr.
(writes AVT KAI - and has wrong legend breaks on rev. But the depicted coin is very
worn!)
coll. Hoeft
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#366
A correction
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE - AE 19, 3.06g, 17.78-19.42mm, 45°
obv. [AV] KAI CE. - CEVHROC
laureate head r.
rev. NIKOPOLITWN PROC IC / TRON
Roman she-wolf stg. l., head r., suckling the twins Remus and Romulus
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1409, pl. XX, 6 (3 ex., Löbbecke, Mionnet, Hoffmann)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 2539 corr. (without TRON)
c) Hristova/Jekov No. 8.14.33.3 corr. (without TRON)
coll. Hoeft
Pick writes: It is possible that there are in the ex. under PROC IC some more letters. On my coin you can clearly read TRON!
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#367
A new die combination
Diadumenian, AD 217-218
AE 28, 12.40g, 28.12mm, 0°
struck under Marcus Claudius Agrippa
obv. KM OPPEL ANTWNI DIADOVMENIANO - C
Bare head r.
rev. VP AGRIPPA NIKO - POLITWN PROC ICTRW
Asklepios, in himation, nude to hips, snake-stuff under r. shoulder, stg. frontal, head l.
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1805
b) Varbanov (engl.) 3670 (cites AMNG 1805; correct description, but wrong pic!)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov (2011):
rev. No. 8.25.20.1 (same die)
obv. f.e. No. 8.25.9.1 (Nike)
coll. Hoeft
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#368
A new type for Elagabal
Elagabal, AD 218-222
AE 16, 3.27g
obv. AV KM AVR - ANTWNINOC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOLITWN PROC ICTRO / N
Lion walking r, l. forefoot raised
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
cf. No. 8.26.53.5 (different depiction)
numismatiklanz, E-Bay, october 2001
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What does the lion have under his left forepaw?
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Do you have a suggestion? A die break may be?
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Doesn't look like a die break.
I thought maybe a bull's head, but the "horns" are two blobs not attached to the head, so not convincing.
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A long shot. Could it relate to the old story of Androcles and the lion. Coins are known where on the reverse Eros extracts a thorn from a lion’s paw.
Of course it's not easy to identify those blobs with Eros.
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Those coins that show this scene show it clearly. Why should Eros be a small unidentifiable blob?
http://www.acsearch.info/record.html?id=8211
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Wrote it was a long shot. In fact I bid on that coin. Not high enough unfortunately.
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#369
A new die combination
Elagabal, AD 218-222
AE 27, 13.5g
struck under Novius Rufus
obv. AV[T K]M AVR - ANTWNINOC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, seen from behind, laureate, r.
rev. VP NOBIOV ROV - F - OV NIK[OPOLI]TWN / PROC I (WN ligate)
Tyche, laureate, in double chiton and with palla, wearing kalathos(?), stg. frontal, head l.,
holding cornucopiae in l. arm and in r. hand rudder set on globe.
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No. 8.26.38.15
obv. f.e. No. 8.26.1.17 (eagle)
coll. Hoeft
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#370
A correction
Antoninus Pius, AD 138-161
AE 17, 1.96g
obv. AVT AI ADR - ANTWNEIN
head (laureate?) r.
rev. NEIKOP - OLEITW
Dionysos, nude, stg., resting on thyrsos and holding kantharos in r. hand; left at his feet the panther
ref. a) AMNG I/1,1223 var. (writes OLEITWN)
b) Varbanov (engl) 2121
c) Hristova/Jekov (2011) 8.6.8.1 corr.
writes AVT AI ADRIA - ANTWNEINOC; but the depicted coin is very worn.
Marcantica, E-Bay, November 2011
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#371
A new die combination and a rev. legend variant
Elagabal, AD 218-222
AE 27, 13.64g, 26.74mm, 195°
struck under Novius Rufus
obv. AV KM AVR - ANTWNINOC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, radiate, r.
rev. VP NOBIOV ROVFOV NIKOPOLITWN PROC IC (PR ligate)
in l. and r. field TR - ON
Nemesis-Aequitas, in long garment and mantle, stg.l., holding cornucopiae in l. arm and
in r. hand scales; at her feet l. the wheel.
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov (2011):
rev. No. 8.26.35.7 var (legend break)
obv. f.e. No. 8.26.7.3 (Apollo)
coll. Hoeft
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#372
A completely new type
Caracalla, AD 198-217
AE 26, 12.70g
struck under Aurelius Gallus
obv. AV KM AV - ANTWNINOC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. VP AV.GALLOV - NIKOPOLITWN (WN ligate)
in ex. .PROC I.
Apollo, nude, stg. l., holding branch in lowered l. hand and patera inextended r. hand;
before him a burning altar
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov (2011)
seems to be a completely new type!
coll. Hoeft
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#373
A new die combination
Elagabal, AD 218-222
AE - AE 26, 13.10g, 26.47mm, 0°
struck under Novius Rufus
obv. AVT KM AVRH - ANTWNEINOC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, seen from behind, laureate, r.
rev. VP NOBIOV ROVFOV NIKOLITWN(sic!) PROC IC (PR ligate)
in l. and r. field TR - ON
Nemesis-Aequitas, in long girded double chiton, palla over shoulders, stg. l., holding
goad in l. arm and in extended r. hand scales
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1961 (1 ex., Straßburg)
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov (2011):
rev. No. 8.26.35.8 var. (different legend break)
obv. f.e. No. 8.26.54.16
coll. Hoeft
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#374
A new die combination
Commodus, AD 177-192
AE 19, 2.96g, 18.71mm, 225°
obv. AVT KAI - KOMODOC
laureate head r.
rev. NEIKOPOL - I - PIOC ICT[R]
Tyche in double chiton and mantle, wearing kalathos, stg. frontal, head l., holding
cornucopiae in l. arm and in r. hand rudder
ref. a) not in AMNG:
cf. AMNG I/1, 1243/44 (for type)
b) not in Varbanov (engl.):
cf. #2185 (= AMNG 1243)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov (2011):
rev. No. 8.10.38.5
obv. f.e. No. 8.10.1.12 (central coin)
coll. Hoeft
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#375
A new rev. type
Gordianus III, AD 238-244
AE 29, 11.64g
struck under Sabinius Modestus
obv. AVT KM ANTWN - GORDIANOC AVG (AVG ligate)
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. VP CAB MODECTOV NI - KOPOLEITWN PROC ICT (OV, WN and PR ligate)
in r. field one below the other R / O / N
Tyche in long garment and mantle, wearing kalathos, stg. frontal, head l., holding
cornucopiae in l. arm and in extended r. hand rudder set on globe.
ref. a) not in AMNG
cf. AMNG I/1, 2083
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov (2011):
Roma, vcoins, november 2011
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#376
A new die combination
Caracalla, AD198-217
AE 17, 2.34g
obv. AV KM A - ANTWNIN
Bust, cuirassed and laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOLITWN PROC IC
Crescent with 4 stars
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov (2011):
rev. No. 8.18.48.10
obv. No. 8.18.48.12
numismatiklanz, E-Bay, november 2011
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#377
A new rev. type
Commodus, AD 177-192
AE 15, 2.83g
obv. AVT KAI - [AVR KO]MOD - OC
laureate head r.
rev. NIKOPOLI PROC / ICTRO
Roman she-wolf stg. r., head l., suckling twins Remus and Romulus
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov (2011)
cf. No. 8.10.33.1
highrating_lowprize, E-Bay, november 2011
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#378
A new die combination and a rev. type variant
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 17, 1.83g
obv. AV K.L.C. - CEVHROC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOLITWN PROC I
Tripod, central leg entwined by snake, head r.
ref. a) nicht in AMNG
b) Varbanov (engl.) 2494 (?, no pic)
c) not In Hristova/Jekov (2011):
rev. No. 8.14.47.17 var. (different sense of rotation)
obv. f.e. No. 8.14.16.10
Roma, E-Bay, november 2011
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#379
A rev. legend variant and a new obv. legend
Commodus, AD 177-192
AE 17, 2.97g
obv. AVT L(?) KAI - KOMODOC
laureate head r.
rev. NEIKOPOL - PROC ICCTRO
Tyche in long garment and mantle stg. frontal, head l., holding cornucopiae in l. arm and
in extended r. hand rudder
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov (2011):
rev. No. 8.10.38.6 var. (has NEIKOPO)
obv. legend seems to be a new one
coll. Hoeft
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#380
A new type
Geta as Caesar, AD 198-209
AE 17, 2.98g, 16.95mm, 15°
obv. L AVR - KA [GETAC]
bare head r.
rev. NIKOPOLIT PR[OC ICTRON]
Peacock advancing r., before him a snake erecting
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov (2011):
cf. No. 8.22.10.5 (has a cock!)
extremely rare, unpublished?
coll Hoeft
Surely another rev. depiction, legends unsure
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#381
A new rev. for Severus
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 17, 3.34g
obv. AV KAI CE - CEVHROC
laureate head r.
rev. NIKOPOLIT - P - ROC ICTR
Tyche, in long garment and mantle, wearing kalathos, stg.frontal, head l., holding
cornucopiae in l. arm and in extended r. hand rudder
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov (2011):
seems to be a new rev. type
highrating_lowprize, E-Bay, november 2011
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#382
A new die combination and an obv. variant
Caracalla, AD 198-217
AE 20, 4.34g
obv. AV KM AR - ANTWNIn
laureate head r.
rev. NIKOPOLITWN PROC IC
eight-pointed star
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov (2011):
rev. No. 8.18.48.14
obv. legend not listed
highrating_lowprize, E-Bay, november 2011
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#383
A new type for Elagabal
Elagabal, AD 218-222
AE 23, 6.66g, 180°
obv. AV KM AVR - ANTWNINOC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, seen from front, radiate, r.
rev. NIKOPOLIT - WN PROC ICTRON
Tyche, in long garment and mantle, wearing kalathos, holding in l. arm cornucopiae and
in r. hand rudder set on globe
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) Varbanov (engl.) 3869 (same dies)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov (2011)
Roma, vcoins, november 2011
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#384
A new die combination
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 17, 2.6g
obv. AV KAI CE - CEVHROC
laureate head r.
rev. NIKOPOLIT . PROC I
Eagle with closed wings stg. l. on rod, head with wreath in beak r.
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov (2011):
rev. No. 8.14.1.40 var. (has PROC ICT)
obv. f.e. No. 8.14.1.49
rectororbis, E-Bay. november 2011
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#385
A new rev. type for Commodus
Commodus, AD 177-192
AE 20, 3.82g, 19.89mm, 195°
obv. M AVR KOMODO[C ANTWNEINOC]
Bust, cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. NEIKOPOL - EITWN
Homonoia, in long garment and mantle, wearing mural crown, stg. l., holding cornucopiae
in l. arm and in outstretched r. hand patera over burning altar
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in RPC IV online
d) not in Hristova/Jekov (2011):
obv. No. 8.10.13.2 (same die)
coll. Hoeft
This coin was difficult to attribute. The solution was the remarkable obv. portrait, which was found on HrJ (2011) 8.10.13.2 for Nikopolis and asiaminorcoins.com 2/21 but misattributed as Marcus Aurelius to Metropolis/Ionia. Both coins are from the same dies. So I had the opportunity to complete the obv. legend which is remarkable too.
The obv. legend of HrJ (2011) No. 8.10.13.2 (M ANTWNEINOC KOMODOC) should now be corrected to M AVR KOMODOC ANTWNEINOC.
Thanks to archivum!
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#386
A new die combination
Caracalla, AD 198-217
AE 16, 3.18g, 16.46mm, 185°
obv. AV KM A - ANTWNIN
laureate head r.
rev. NIKOPOLI[TWN] PROC IC.
Star with 8 thick rays, dots at its points
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1618 var. (has PROC I)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 2989 var. (= AMNG 1618)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov (2011):
rev. No. 8.18.48.14
obv. f.e. No. 8.18.10.12 (Hermes)
coll. Hoeft
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#387
A new type for Gordian III
Gordian III, AD 238-244
AE 23, 5.78g
obv. AVT [KM ANT] G - ORDIANOC AVG (VG ligate)
Head, laureate, r.
rev. NEIKOP - OLI - TWN PROC ICTRON (WN and PR ligate)
Nike, in double chiton, with open wings, stg. frontal, head l.,holding palmbranch in l. arm
and wreath in raised r. hand
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 2108 (3 ex., Bukarest, Gotha, Paris)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 4125 corr. (cites AMNG 2108)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov (2011)
coll. Hoeft
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#388
A new die combination and a new rev. variant
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 17, 2.79g
obv. AV KAI C.(?) - CEVHROC
laureate head r.
rev. NIKOPOLITWN PROC ICTRO
Crescent with 6-pointed star in the cavity
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1436 var. (has AV KAI CE)
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov (2011):
rev. cf. No. 8.14.48.6-7 (different depiction, different legend)
obv. f.e. No. 8.14.48.8 var. (has AV KAI CE)
highrating_lowprize, E-Bay, november 2011
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#389
A correction
Elagabal, AD 218-222
AE 26, 11.94g, 26.11mm, 165°
struck under Novius Rufus
obv. AV KM AVR - ANTWNINOC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, radiate, r.
rev. VP NOBIOV ROVFOV N - I - KOPOLITWN PRO - C (PR ligate)
in upper left field one below the other CITRO / N (TR ligate)
Athena in double chiton, helmeted,, stg. l., resting with raised l. hand on reversed spear
and holding with r. hand shield set in ground
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1920 (1 ex., Paris)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 3983
c) Hristova/Jekov (2011) No. 8.26.4.4. corr.
A strange legend error in l. field:
Pick writes CGRO! Varbanov doesn't mention the error. Hristova/Jekov writes CTRO
I think it is rather a ligate TR making it CITRO
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#390
A rev. legend variant
Elagabal, AD 218-222
AE 26, 10.4g
struck under Novius Rufus
obv. AVT KM AVRH - ANTWNEINOC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, seen from behind, laureate, r.
rev. VP NOBIOV ROVFOV N - IKOPOLITWN PROC IC
Tyche, in long garment and mantle, wearing kalathos, stg. frontal, head l., holding
cornucopiae in l. arm and in r. hand rudder set on globe
ref. a) this variant not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) Hristova/Jekov (2011) No. 8.26.38.10 var. (has NIK - OPOLITWN)
numismatiklanz, E-Bay, november 2011
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#391
A new die combination with an unlisted obv. die
Commodus, AD 177-192
AE 18mm, 2.91g, 18.48mm, 195°
obv. AVT KAI - I AVR KOMOD - OC
laureate head r.
rev. NIKOPOLITWN / PROC I
Roman she-wolf, stg. r. head turned backwards, suckling twins remus and Romulus
ref. a) AMNG I/1, [1248] var. (has AVT KAI M AVR. The square bracket means, that Pick
haven't had this coin in hand. The description seems to be from Tacchella)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 2205 var. (= AMNG 1248, but the obv. legend is illegible!)
c) Hristova/Jekov (2011) No.8.10.33.1 var. (this coin, but has joint 2 different types
together!):
rev. No. 8.10.33.1
obv. legend not listed!
coll. Hoeft
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#392
A new type for Elagabal
AE 16, 2.68g
obv. AV.KM AVR - ANTWNINOC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, seen from behind, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOLITWN PROC ICTRON (from upper r.)
Crescent with 3 sixpointed stars, which interrupt the legend
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov (2011):
rev. cf. No. 8.26.48.1 (eight-pointed stars, don't protrude into the legend)
obv. f.e. No. 8.26.8.9 (bunch of grapes)
unpublished?
coll. Hoeft
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#393
A new die combination and a rev. variant
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 16, 2.63g, 16.5mm
obv. AV KL - CEVHROC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, seen from behind, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOL - I - PROC I
Hermes, nude, chlamys over l. arm, stg. r., holding kerykeion in l. arm and purse in
outstretched r. hand
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1374
b) Varbanov (engl.) 2240 (cites in error AMNG 1376)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov (2011)
rev. No. 8.14.10.17 var. (has POLI - T - PROC IC)
obv. f.e. No. 8.14.10.15
numismatiklanz, E-Bay, december 2011
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#394
A completely new rev. type for Elagabal
Elagabal, AD 218-222
AE 25, 11.85g
struck under Novius Rufus
obv. AVT KM AVR - ANTWN[EINOC]
Bust, draped and cuirassed, radiate, r.
rev. VP NOBIOV ROVFOV NIKOPOLITWN PROC ICTR. (PR ligate)
in re. field ON
Snake (Glykon), nimbate, in several elaborate coils erected r.
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not In Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. unknown
obv. f.e. No. 8.26.22.5 (same die)
numismatiklanz, E-Bay, december 2011
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#395
A new rev. type for Geta
Geta, AD 209-212
AE 26, 12.35g, 26.28mm
struck under Flavius Ulpianus
obv. AVT KP CE - P GETAC AV
Bust, draped and cuirassed, seen from behind, laureate, r.
rev. VP FL OVLPIA - N N - IKOPOLI / PROC I
Nike, in long girded double chiton, with open wings, stg. l., resting with l. ellbow on
oblique stele, holding long palmbranch in l. arm and wreath in outstretched r. hand
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1668 (1 ex., Lenke)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 3282 (= AMNG 1668)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov (2011):
rev. cf. No. 8.18.9.9 (for Caracalla)
obv. f.e. No. 8.22.9.5
coll. Hoeft
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#396
A new die combination
Caracalla, AD 198-217
struck under Aurelius Gallus
obv. [AV KM AVR] - ANTWNEINOC
laureate head r.
rev. [VP AVR] GALLOV NIKOPOLIT / PROC I
Eagle with closed wings stg. l. on garlanded altar, head with wreath in beak r.; on each
side a standard with wreath atop
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1561 (2 ex., Berlin, Sofia)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 3052 (= AMNG 1561)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov (2011):
rev. No. 8.18.47.3
obv. f.e. No. 8.18.38.4 (Tyche, same die)
coll. Hoeft
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#397
A new die combination
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 17, 3.08g
obv. AVT KAI CE. - CEVHROC
laureate head r.
rev. NIKOPOLITWN PROC ICTRO
Crescent with 1 eight-pointed star in the cavity
ref.: a) AMNG I/1, 1436 (like #1, Paris? no pic)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 2565? (no pic)
c) Not in Hristova/Jekov (2011):
rev. No. 8.14.48.10
obv. f.e. No. 8.14.48 8 (same die)
coll. Hoeft
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#398
A new die combination
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 19, 3.72g, 19.09mm
obv. AV KAI - CEVHROC
laureate head r.
rev. NIKOPOLIT PROC ICTRW .
Crescent with 1 eight-pointed star in the cavity
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov (2011):
rev. No. 8.14.48.13
obv. f.e. No. 8.14.48.11 var. (different die)
Ancient Imports, december 2011
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#399
A new die combination
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 18
obv. AV KAI CE - CEVHROC
laureate head r.
rev. NIKOPOLI - PROC IC
Dionysos, nude, stg. l., resting with raised l. hand on ribboned thyrsos and holding
kantharos in lowered r. hand
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1377 var.
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov (2011):
rev. No. 8.14.8.23 (same die)
obv. f.e. No. 8.14.8.15 var. (different die)
David Connor, december 2011
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#400
A completely new type for Severus
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 17, 3.17g
obv. AV KAI CE. - CEVHROC
laureate head r.
rev. NIKOPOLI - PROC ICTR
Tyche, in long garment and mantle, wearing kalathos, stg. frontal, head r.(!), holding
cornucopiae in l. arm and in r. hand rudder
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov (2011)
possibly unpublished
coll. Hoeft
Tyche with head turned r. seems to be a completely new type!
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#401
A new type for Caracalla
Caracalla as Caesar, AD 195-198
AE 18, 3.02
obv. M AV KAI - ANTWNNO (read from the outside)
Bust, draped and cuirassed, bare-headed, r.
rev. NIKOPOLI - T PROC ICTR
Hermes, nude, stg. l., holding kerykeion in l. arm and purse in outstretched r. hand
ref.a) not in AMNG:
cf. AMNG I/1, 1493 (for the type)
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov (2011):
cf. No. 8.18.10.10 (for the type only)
possibly unpublished
coll. Hoeft
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#400: H/J 2009, p. 123, top two coins, also seems to show Fortuna standing r., with different legends and a portrait in different style.
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Hi Curtis!
Thanks for the hint. I have looked at these 2 types too, HrJ (2011) p.123, 8.14.38.21. But Mrs. Hristova writes Фортуна
ляава, that is 'Fortuna left', and I think she is right.
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#402
A new rev. type for Geta
Geta, AD 209-212
AE 25
struck under Flavius Ulpianus
obv. AVT KP CE - P GETAC AV
Bust, draped and cuirassed, seen from behind, laureate, r.
rev. V FL OVLPIAN - NIKOPOLIT / PROC I
Eagle with half-opened wings stg. frontal on high altar, decorated with ribbons, head with
wreath in beak erected r.; on both sides a standard with a wreath atop
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1676 var. (different depiction, IC in ex.)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 3302 var. (= AMNG 1676, but not mentioned)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov (2011):
rev. cf. No. 8.22.47.2-3 (different depiction, IC in ex.)
obv. No. 8.22.47.2-3
coll. Hoeft
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#403
A new die combination
Geta as Caesar, AD 198-209
AE 16, 2.74g, 15.5mm
obv. [L].AVR.KA - GETAC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, bare.headed, r.
rev. NIKOPOLITWN PROC I *
Crescent with 5 stars: 4 stars in the cavity, 1 star under the crescent
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1646 (1 ex., Paris)
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov (2011):
rev. No. 8.22.48.3
obv. f.e. No. 8.22.48.5
coll. Hoeft
It is possible that HrJ (2011) 8.22.48.1 has actually L.AVR.KA too because the depicted coins are very worn. In that case it is only a correction!
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#404
A new die combination
Elagabal, AD 218-222
AE 27, 10.87g, 27.47mm, 0°
struck under Novius Rufus
obv. AV -T KM AVRH - ANTWNEINOC
Bust, draped on l. shoulder, laureate, r.
rev. VP NOBIOV ROVFOV NIKOPOLITWN PROC IC
in l. and r. field TRO - N
Tyche, in long garment and mantle, wearing kalathos, stg. frontal, head r., holding
cornucopiae in l. arm and in r. hand rudder set on globe
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1979
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov (2011)
rev. No. 8.26.38.13
obv. f.e. No. 8.26.54.1
coll. Hoeft
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#405
A new die combination
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 17, 3.34g, 17.1mm
obv. AV KAI CEP - CEVHROC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOLIT. - PROC ICTR
Bust of Serapis, draped and wearing kalathos, r.
ref. a) AMNG I/, 1350
b) Varbanov (engl.) 2407
c) not in Hristova/Jekov (2011):
rev. No. 8.14.6.9
obv. f.e. No. 8.14.14.31 (same die)
frascatius, E-Bay, december 2011
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#406
A new die combination
Commodus, AD 177-192
AE 18, 2.81g, 18.46g, 225°
obv. AVT KAI AV - KOMODOc
laureate head r.
rev. NIKO - POLI PROC I
A dioscur (Kastor), nude, stg. r., resting with r. hand on spear and holding with his l. hand
bridle of a horse stg. r. with raised forefoot
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1240 var. (writes AV KAI M - KOMODO)
If the coin is worn AV can be misinterpreted as M and the small c at the end disappears
in the garment!
b) Varbanov (engl.) 2195 (same dies)
c) Hristova/Jekov (2011):
rev. No. 8.10.24.1
obv. f.e. No. 8.10.14.3 (Herakles)
coll. Hoeft
Actually under No. 8.10.24.1 two different types are mixed:
a) with obv. AVT KAI - AV KOMOD - OC: 2nd line outer one
b) with obv. AVT KAI AV - KOMODOc: the other two ones
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#407
A new die combination
Diadumenian, AD 217-218
AE 26, 11.59g
struck under governor Statius Longinus
obv. [M OP]EL ANTWN DIADOVMENIANOC
bust, draped, seen from front, bare-headed, r.
rev. [VP CTAT]IOV L - ON - GI - OV(sic!) - NIKOPOLITWN
in l. and r. field PR - OC
in ex. [ICTRW]
Liberalitas, draped, diademed, stg. l., holding cornucopiae r. and counting
board in extended l. hand
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1863 (5 ex.)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 3779
c) not in Hristova/Jekov (2011):
rev. No. 8.25.39.1
obv. f.e. No. 8.25.43.2 (same die)
coll. Hoeft
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#408
A completely new 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/Jekov (2011)
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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#409
A new rev. legend variant
Caracalla, AD 198-217
AE 27, 10.98g, 26.73mm, 30°
struck under governor Flavius Ulpianus
obv. AV KM AVR - ANTWNINOC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. V FL OVLPIAN - NIKOPOLIT PR (PR ligate)
in ex. OC I
Tyche in long garment and mantle, wearing kalathos, stg. frontal, head l., holding
cornucopiae in l. arm and in r. hand rudder
ref. a) not in AMNG:
cf. AMNG I/1, 1579 var. (different legend breaks)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 3158
c) Hristova/Jekov (2011) No. 8.18.38.6 var.
(has in in ex. PROC I)
coll. Hoeft
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#410
A new die combination or rather a correction
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 16, 2.39g, 16.01mm, 225°
obv. AV KAI - CEVHR
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOLI PROC ICTR (from upper right)
Crescent with 4 cross-shaped stars, one below the crescent; above each horn a dot
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov (2011):
rev. No. 8.14.48.24
obv. f.e. No. 8.14.48.1
coll. Hoeft
HrJ writes AV KL., but the mentioned dot seems to be the lower end of I from KAI. Then this coin would be a correction.
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#411
A new die combination and a rev. variant with legend errors
Caracalla, AD 198-217
AE 17, 3.10g, 17.37mm, 30°
obv. AV KM AV - ANTWNIN
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. NIIKOP
Homonoia in long garment and with mantle, stg.l., holding cornucopiae in l. arm
and patera in extended r. hand
ref. a) not in AMNG:
rev. cf. AMNG I/1, 1595 (for type)
obv. AMNG I/1, 1594 (Herakles)
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov (2011):
rev. f.e. No. 8.18.36.10 (for depiction only)
obv. f.e. No. 8.18.47.17 (tripod)
coll. Hoeft
Legend error NIIKOPOL! Often NIIKOPOL is a badly cut NEIKOPOL. But NEIKOPOL is not known in Caracalla's small coins!
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#412
A new die combination and a rev. legend variant
Caracalla, AD 198-217
AE 28, 11.74g, 27.66mm, 30°
struck under governor Flavius Ulpianus
obv. AV KM AVR - ANTWNINOC
Head, laureate, r.
rev. V FL OVLPIAN - NIKOPOLIN / PROC I (PR ligate)
Nemesis, in long garment and mantle, stg. l., holding goad in l. arm and scales in r.
hand; wheel at feet
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1576 var. (ligate PR not mentioned)
b) Varbanov 3248 var. (= AMNG 1577)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov (2011):
rev. No. 8.18.35.4 var. (different legend break, PR not ligate)
obv. f.e. No. 8.18.35.7 (same die)
coll. Hoeft
Pick writes NIKOPOLIN, but the last N looks actually like P too.
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#413
A new die combination
Geta as Caesar, AD 198-209
AE 18, 2.76g, 18.41mm, 0°
obv. L CEP K - GETAC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, bare-headed, r.
rev. NIKOPOLITWN PROC IC
Tripod, central foot entwined by snake, head r.
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov
c) not in Hristova/Jekov (2011):
rev. No. 8.22.47.6
coll. Hoeft
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#414
A new die combination
Macrinus, AD 217-218
AE 27, 10.82g, 26.69mm, 180°
struck under governor Marcus Claudius Agrippa
obv. AV K OPPEL CE - VH MAKRINOC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. VP AGRIPA(sic!) NIKO - POLITWN PROC IC
Homonoia, in long garment, stg. l., holding cornucopiae in l. arm and patera in r. hand
ref. a) not in AMNG:
obv. AMNG I/1, 1703
rev. AMNG I/1, 1704
b) Varbanov (engl.) 3334 cf. (cites AMNG 1705, but has a different legend)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov (2011):
rev. No. 8.23.36.2
obv. No. 8.23.36.1
coll. Hoeft
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#415
A new die combination and a rev. legend variant
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 18, 2.67g, 17.52mm, 210°
obv. AV KAI CE. - CEVHROC
Head, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOLIT - W - N PROC I - CTR
Nike, in long garment, advancing l., holding palmbranch in l. arm and garlanded
wreath in r. hand
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1370 var. (different rev. legend)
b) Varbanov 2545 var. (= AMNG 1370)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov (2011):
rev. No. 8.14.9.18 var. (has PROC IC)
obv. f.e. No. 8.14.9.20
coll. Hoeft
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#416
A rev. legend variant
Gordian III, AD 238-244
AE 26, 12.1g
obv. AVT KM ANTW - GORDIANOC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. VP CAB MODECT - OV NIKOPOLEITWN PR / OC ICTR (OV ligate)
Eagle, with open wings, stg. frontal on thunderbolt, head with wreath in beak erected l.
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 2099 var. (WN and PR ligate too)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 4142
c) Hristova/Jekov (2011) No. 8.36.1.13 var. (WN and PR ligate too!)
numismatiklanz, E-Bay, december 2011
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#417
A completely new type for Elagabal (see note below!)
Elagabal, AD 218-222
AE 16
obv. AV KM AVRH - ANTWNINOC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, seen from behind, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOLITW[N P]ROC ICTRON (from upper right)
Crescent with 3 six-pointed stars
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov (2011)
rev. cf. No. 8.26.48.1 (eight-pointed stars, don't protrude into the legend)
obv. f.e. No. 8.26.20.13 (snake-staff)
unpublished?
Guy Clark, Vcoins, november 2011
This type is similar to that of #392 in this thread, except that it has a different bust. It's interesting that I it was possible to find two different variants of this new type! I have added the other type below.
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#418
A new die combination
Elagabal, AD 218-222
AE 26
struck under Novius Rufus
obv. [AV]T M AVR - ANTWNEINOC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. VP NOBIOV ROVFOV NIKOPOLITWN PROC ICTRON
Zeus, nude, stg l., holding patera in outstretched r. hand and resting with raised l. hand
on sceptre
ref.: a) not in AMNG
b) Varbanov (engl.) 4098 (same dies, cites in error AMNG 1896)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov (2011):
rev. No. 8.26.1.9
obv. f.e. No. 8.26.1.6
xarioteer, E-Bay, december 2011
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#419
A correction
Macrinus, AD 217-218
AE 27, 9.94g, 26.79mm, 0°
struck under Statius Longinus
obv. AVT KM OPELLI CEV. - MAKREINOC AVG
laureate head r.
rev. VP CTATI LONGINOV NI - KOPOLITWN PRO / C ICTR
Emperor, laureate, in military cloak, stg. l., resting with raised l. hand on spear and
holding with outstretched r. hand patera over burning altar
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1782 (2 ex., Philippopolis, Schmidt)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 3531
c) Hristova/Jekov (2011) No. 8.23.34.6 corr.
writes CTA and doesn't mention the legend break on rev.
coll. Hoeft
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#420
A rev. variant
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 19, 2.74g, 18.8mm, 45°
obv. AV K L[C] - CEVHROC
Head, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOLITWN PROC I
Crescent with 4 stars
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1433 (2 ex., Bukarest, Sofia)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 2477 (cites in error AMNG 1411)
c) Hristova/Jekov (2011) No. 8.14.48.21 var. (different position of the rev. legend!)
coll. Hoeft
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#421
A new die combination
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 18, 2.90g, 18.49mm, 90°
obv. AV KAI CE[.] - CEVHRO, dot under bust
Head, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOLITWN PROC ICTRW
Crescent with one star in the cavity
ref. a) not in AMNG:
obv. AMNG I/1, 1440 (has CEVHROC)
rev. AMNG I/1, 1436 var. (has ICTRO, ICTRW not known for Severus)
b) not in Varbanov:
obv. legend not listed! Rev. legend listed but not with this depiction.
c) not in Hristova/Jekov (2011):
rev. No. 8.14.48.11
obv. f.e. No. 8.14.48.16
coll. Hoeft
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#422
A rev. legend variant
Caracalla as Caesar, AD 196-198
AE 17, 2.62g, 17.40mm, 225°
obv. M AVR KAI. - ANTWNINo
Bare head r.
rev. NIKOPOLIT - PROC ICTRo
Homonoia in long garment and mantle, wearing kalathos, stg. l., holding cornucopiae in l.
arm and in outstretched r. hand patera
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1501 var. (has ICTR)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 2957 var. (cites AMNG 1501 but writes AV KEC ANTWN in error)
c) Hristova/Jekov (2011) No. 8.18.36.2 var. (has ICTR.)
coll. Hoeft
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#423
An obv. legend variant or a correction
Elagabal, AD 218-222
AE 18, 3.01g, 17.59mm, 210°
obv. AVT KM AVR - ANTWNINOC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, seen from behind, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOLITWN PROC ICTRON (starting upper r.)
Crescent with 3 stars
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 2037 (1 ex., München)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 3831
c) Hristova/Jekov (2011) No. 8.26.48.1 corr. (writes AV KM)
coll. Hoeft
HrJ writes AV KM, but the legend is illegible. So it could well be AVT KM too!
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#424
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 19, 3.72g
obv. AV KAI - CEVHROC
laureate head r.
rev. NIKOPOLIT P[ROC] ICTRW
Crescent with an eight-pointed star in the cavity
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) Hristova/Jekov (2011) No. 8.14.48.13 var. (has AV KL)
coll. Hoeft
The central coin of No. 8.14.48.13 seems to be from same dies! Then it would deserve its own number!
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#425
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 16, 3.02g, 15.69mm, 225°
obv. AV KAI. - CEVHROC
laureate head r.
rev. NIKOPOLITWN PROC IC
Crescent with an eight-pointed star in the cavity
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) Varbanov (engl.) 2503 (same dies)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov (2011):
rev. No. 8.14.48.5
obv. e.g. No. 8.14.48.11
coll. Hoeft
The central coin of No. 8.14.48.11 seems to be from same dies as this coin. Then it would need its own number!
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#426
A new type for Commodus
Commodus, AD 177-192
AE 18, 20.1mm, 4.087g,
obv. AV KAI KOMODOC
laureate head r.
rev. NIKOPOLI PROC IC
Eagle with spread wings, stg. r., head l.
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) Varbanov (engl.) 2197
c) not in Hristova/Jekov (2011)
from coinproject.com, ID 2982
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Ed.: A closer look has shown that this type is from Philippopolis!
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#427
A new type for Commodus
Commodus, AD 177-192
AE 18, 19.9mm, 2.76g, 180°
obv. AVT KAI - AVR KOMOD - [OC?]
laureate head r.
ref. NEIKOPOLI PROC ICC
Athena, helmeted, stg. r., spear in r. hand, resting with l. hand on shield set on ground
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) Varbanov (engl.) 2183
c) not in Hristova/Jekov (2011)
from coinproject.com, ID 24157
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#428
A new die combination and a legend variant
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 16, 17.8mm, 2.153g
obv. AV L - CEVHROC
laureate head r.
rev. NIKOPOLIT PROC ICTR
eight-pointed star with dots at the end
ref. a) not in AMNG
cf. AMNG I/1, 1443 (for the type)
b) not in Varbanov (engl.) 2430? (obv. legend unclear)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov (2011):
rev. HrJ (2011) 8.14.48.2 var. (has NIKOPOLITW PROC ICTR)
obv. e.g. No. 8.14. 1 var. (has AV KAI - )
from coinproject.com, ID 82165
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#429
A new die combination
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 16, 3.007g, 16.2mm,
obv. AV KAI. - CEVHROC
laureate head r.
rev. NIKO - POLIT
Nike advancing l.
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov (2011):
rev. No. 8.14.9.17
obv. No. 8.14.10.16 (Hermes)
from coinproject.com, ID 16707
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#430
A correction
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 19, 2.96g, 60°
obv. AV K L - CEVHROC
laureate head r.
rev. NIKOPOLITWN PROC I
Serpent in 4 elaborate coils erected r.
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1420
b) Varbanov (engl.) 2492 (this coin)
c) Hristova/Jekov (2011) No. 8.14.22.12 corr. (writes PROC IC, but legend illegible)
from coinproject.com, ID 780512
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#431
A new die combination and a correction
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 17, 2.42g
obv. AV KAI. - CEVHROC
laureate head r.
rev. NIKOPOLIT PROC ICT
Dionysos nude, but with boots, stg. l., holding grapes in lowered r. hand and resting with
raised l. hand on ribboned thyrsos
ref.: a) AMNG I/1, 1378 var. (has AV KAI CE)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 2377
c) not in Hristova/Jekov (2011):
rev. No. 8.14.8.19
obv. e.g. No. 8.14.16.8 (Eros)
from coinproject.com, ID 735195
The outer coin of No. 8.14.18.19 seems to have AV KAI too! Then it belongs to this type too!
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#432
A rev. legend variant
Caracalla, AD 198-217
AE 28, 11.561mm, 27.6mm, 60°
struck under Flavius Ulpianus
obv. AV KM AVR - ANTWNINO
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. V FL OVLPIAN - NIKOPOLIT / PROC I
Zeus, enthroned l., holding patera in r. hand and resting with raised l. hand on sceptre
ref. a) AMNG 1565
b) Varbanov (engl.)
c) Hristova/Jekov (2011) No. 8.18.1.6 var. (has NIKOPOLI)
from coinprojectcom, ID 29705
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#433
A new type for Geta
Geta as Caesar, AD 198-209
AE 16, 2.05g
obv. LOV AV KAICAR GETAC
Bust, draped, bare-headed, r.
rev. NIKOPO - LIT PR[OC IC]
Herakles, nude, stg. r., strangling the Nemean lion
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) Varbanov (engl.) 3220
c) not in Hristova/Jekov
no small coin with this motive listed.
from coinproject.com
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#434
A new die combination
Elagabal, AD 218-222
AE 27, 12.06g
struck under Novius Rufus
obv. AVT KM A[VRH] - ANTWNEINOC
Head, laureate. r.
rev. VP NOBIOV ROV - FOV NIKOPOLIT
ex. in 2 lines WN PROC I / CTR
Homonia, in long garment, stg. l., holding cornucopiae in l. arm and patera in r.
hand.
ref. a) not in AMNG:
rev. AMNG I/1 1966
obv. AMNG I/1 1968
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov (2011):
rev. No. 8.26.36.9
obv. e.g. No. 8.26.38.15 (same die with die break)
coll. Hoeft
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#435
A new die combination
Elagabal, AD 218-222
AE 27, 12.64g, 26.7mm, 180°
struck under Novius Rufus
obv. AVT KM AVRH - ANTWNEINOC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, seen from behind, laureate, r.
rev. VP NOBIOV ROVFOV NIKOPOLITWN PROC IC (PR ligate)
in l. and r. field TR - ON
Zeus, in himation, stg. frontal, head l., holding thunderbolt in lowered r. hand and resting
with raised l. hand on sceptre
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1899
b) Varbanov (engl.) 4100 corr. (cites AMNG 1899, but writes AVR)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov (2011):
rev. No. 8.26.1.4
obv. e.g. No. 8.26.38.9 (Tyche)
from coinproject, ID 29710
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BTW Now we have already 90 new ones!
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#436
A new die combination
Elagabal, AD 218-222
AE 26, 11.319g, 26.1mm, 180°
struck under Novius Rufus
obv. AVT M AVR - ANTWNINOC (NO ligate)
Bust, draped and cuirassed, seen from front, laureate, r.
rev. VP NOBIOV ROVFOV NIKOPOLITWN PROC I / CTRW
Asklepios in himation, stg. frontal, head l., l. arm akimbo, resting with r. arm on snake-
staff
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1937
b) Varbanov (engl.) 3978a var. (different obv. legend)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov (2011):
rev. No. 8.26.20.7
obv. e.g. No. 8.26.18.1 (Pan, same die)
from coinproject.com, ID 29741
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#437
A new obv. legend variant (correction)
Gordian III, AD 238-244
AE 28, 11.629g, 28.3mm, 180°
struck under Sabinius Modestus
obv. AVT K.M. ANTW G - ORDIANOC AVG (AVG ligate)
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. VP CAB MODECTOC NIK - OPOLEITWN PROC (WN and PR ligate)
in r. field one below the other I / C / T / R / O / N
Zeus, in himation, stg. frontal, head l., holding patera in extended r. hand and resting with
raised l. hand on sceptre; at his feet l. the eagle looking up to him
ref. a) AMNG
b) Varbanov (engl.)
c) Hristova/Jekov (2011) No. 8.36.1.4 var. (has AVT KM ANT)
from coinproject.com, ID 82160
Same coin as the outer coin in the 2nd line of Hristova/Jekov (2011). ANTW not recognized. Needs its own number!
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#438
A rev. legend correction
Gordian III, AD 238-244
AE 27, 13.41g, 0°
struck under Sabinius Modestus
obv. AVT KM ANTW - GORDIANOC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, seen from behind, laureate, r.
rev. VP CAB MODECTOV NI - KOPOLEITWN PROC IC (OV and WN ligate)
in r. field RIN(sic!)
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) Hristova/Jekov (2011) No. 8.36.3.1 corr. (writes PROC ICT and PR ligate)
from coinproject.com, ID 859129
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#439
Barbaric imitation
Moesia inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum, Caracalla as Caesar, AD 195-198
AE 16, 3.1g
obv. [.....]TWNIN
Bust, draped, bare-headed, r.
rev. NI[.....]OC IC.T
Crescent with 1 star
ref. not listed
coll. Hoeft
The legible parts of the blundered legends suggest Nikopolis and Caracalla.
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#440
A new die combination and a correction
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 15, 3.29g
obv. AV KAI L - CEVHROC
laureate head r.
rev. NIKOPOLITWN / PROC IC
Emperor on horseback galloping right and brandishing spear
ref. a) AMNG I/1, [1401] var. (has AV KL CE and NIKOPOLIT)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 2511 var. (has AV KAI)
c) nicht in Hristova/Jekov (2011):
rev. No. 8.14.34.18 corr. (writes NIKOPOLIT)
obv. e.g. No. 8.14.8.13 (different die)
from coinproject.com
It is actually very hard to read the obv. legend.
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#441
A new die combination and a correction
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 17, 2.64g, 17.48mm, 225°
obv. AV KAI CE. - CEVHROC
laureate head r.
rev. NIKOPOLIT - WN PROC IC
Eros, nude, wings spread, with crossed legs stg. r., head resting in l. hand, in r. hand
holding a reversed torch stg. on heap of stones
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1368, pl. XVI, 6 (1 ex., Löbbecke)
b) not in Varbanov (engl.), (cites AMNG 1368 in error at #2513)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov (2011):
rev. No. 8.14.16.4 (same die)
obv. e.g. No. 8.14.17.2 (Priapos)
coll. Hoeft
After looking closer the middle coin of HrJ 8.14.16.4 seems to be from the same type. They need their own number.
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#442
A correction
Caracalla as Caesar, AD 195-198
AE 18, 4.34g
obv. M AV K - ANTWNIN - OC
Bare head r.
rev. NIKOPO - PROC ICT
Herakles, nude, chlamys over l. arm, stg. r., holding apples of Hesperids in l. hand and
resting with r. hand on club
ref. a) AMNG I/12, 1498 corr. (doesn't mention OC, probably outside the flan)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 2914 (same dies)
c) Hristova/Jekov (2011) No. 8.18.14.15 corrr. (OC probably outside the flan)
numismatiklanz, E-Bay, January 2012
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#443
A rev. variant
Gordian III, AD 238-244
AE 27
struck under Sabinius Modestus
obv. AVT KM ANTW - GORDIANOC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r
rev. VP CAB MODECTOV NI - KOPOLEITWN PROC (OV and WN ligate)
in r. field one below the other I / C / T / R / O
in ex. N
Athena, helmeted, in long double chiton, stg. frontal, head l., holding with r. hand shield
set on ground and resting with raised l. hand on spear
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) Varbanov (engl.) 4259 var. (has ANTWN on obv.)
c) Hristova/Jekov (2011) No. 8.36.4.6 var. (last N not visible, may be that it is this same
type)
coll. Hoeft
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#444
A rev. variant
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 17, 2.92g, 17.39mm
obv. AV KAI - CEVHROC
laureate head r.
rev. [N]IKOPOLI - T PROC [IC]
Hera, in long garment and mantle, stg. l., holding patera in outstretched r. hand and
resting with raised l. hand on sceptre
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1351 var.
b) Varbanov (engl.) 2380 var. (has AV KAI C)
c) Hristova/Jekov (2011) No. 8.14.3.13 var. (has NIKOPOLI only)
coll. Hoeft
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#445
A correction
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 18, 2.7g
obv. AV KAI CE - CEVHRO
laureate head r.
rev. NIKOPOL - I PROC IC
Hera, in long double chiton, stg. l., holding in outstretched r. hand patera and resting with
raised l. hand on sceptre
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1351 var. (has CEVHROC)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 2381 var. (has AV KAI C and CEVHROC)
c) Hristova/Jekov (2011) No. 8.14.3.15 corr. (different obv. and rev. legend, this coin)
coll. Hoeft
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#446
A rev. variant or rather a correction
Elagabal, AD 218-222
AE 17, 3.21g
obv. AVT KM AVR - ANTWNINOC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOLITWN PROC ICTRON.
Crescent with 3 stars
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 2037 (obv. legend partially illegible)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 3831 (obv. legend illegible)
c) Hristova/Jekov (2011) No. 8.26.48.1 var. (has AV KM AVR)
romae_aeternae_numismatics, E-Bay, January 2012
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#447
At least a correction
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 17, 2.41
obv. AV KAI CE - CEVHROC
laureate head r.
rev. NIKOPOLITWN PROC ICTR
Tripod l. foot entwined by snake, head r.
ref. a) cf. AMNG I/1, 1424
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) Hristova/Jekov (2011) No. 8.14.47.20 corr. (writes ICT, but the pics show ICTR)
coll. Hoeft
Sometimes you must have the real coin in hand to see the full legend.
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#448
A new die combination and a rev. legend variant
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 27, 11.95g, 26.9mm, 210°
struck under Aurelius Gallus
obv. AV.K.L.CEP. - CEVHROC PE (PE ligate)
laureate head r.
rev. VP AVR GALLOV NEIKOPO / PROC I .
Eagle, with closed wings, stg. l. on decorated base between 2 standard, head with wreath
in beak r.
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov (2011)
rev. No. 8.14.47.7 var. (has NIKOPOLITWN)
obv. e.g. No. 8.14.34.16 (same die)
Pavlov S. Pavlov, Vcoins, January 2012
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I posted an example of that coin a few years ago.
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/board/index.php?topic=48365.0
1. AE 26 8.3gr Septimius Severus Gallus Nikopolis ad Istrum
Ob: AVK.L.CEP(little pi) | CEVH[ROC PE(ligature)
Laureate head right
Rev: VP AVR GALLOV NEIKOPO
Ex: PROCI
Eagle on altar between two military standards with wreath in beak, head right
Ex HD Rauch Auction 20 lot 204 Same obverse as AMNG I/1 1299; reverse die match with unpublished Julia Domna.
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Thanks for posting this coin.
Jochen
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#449
A new die combination and a rev. variant
Elagabal, AD 218-222
AE 27, 13.29g, 27.17mm, 180°
struck under Novius Rufus
obv. AVT KM AVRH - ANTWNEINOC
bust, draped and cuirassed, seen from behind, laureate, r.
rev. VP NOBIOV ROVFOV N - IKOPOLITWN PROC IC (PR ligate)
Tyche, in long garment and mantle, wearing kalathos, stg. l., holding cornucopiae in l.
arm and in r. hand rudder stg. on globe
ref. a) not in AMNG:
cf. AMNG I/1, 1976
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov (2011):
rev. No. 8.26.38.10 var. (has NIK - OPOLITWN)
obv. e.g. No. 8.26.4.8 (Athena, same die)
coll. Hoeft
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#450
A new die combination
Elagabal, AD 218-222
AE 17, 3.2g
obv. AV KM AVR - ANTWNINOC
Bust draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOL - ITWN PROC ICTRW
Bunch of grapes hanging from twig
ref.: a) not in AMNG
cf. AMNG I/1, 2043
b) not in Varbanov (engl.):
cf. #3809
c) not in Hristova/Jekov (2011):
rev. No. 8.26.8.16
obv. No. 8.26.8.11
coll. Tony A, Forum Ancient Coins
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#451
A new die combination and a rev. legend variant
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 13, 2.8g
obv. AV KAI CE. - CEVHROC
laureate head r.
rev. NIKOPOL - I PROC ICTR
Homonoia, in long double chiton and mantle, diademed, stg. l., holding cornucopiaere
and patera
ref. a) cf. AMNG I/1, 1397 (Homonoia with kalathos, different rev. legend)
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov (2011):
rev. No. 8.14.36.12 var. (different legend break)
obv. No. 8.14.36.9
coll. Hoeft
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#452
A new die combination
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 17, 2.25g, 16.94mm, 30°
obv. AV.KL.C. - CEVHROC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOLITWN PROC I
Tripod, central leg entwined by snake, head r.
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1424
b) Varbanov (engl.) 2494
c) not in Hristova/Jekov (2011):
rev. No. 8.14.47.11
obv. e.g. No. 8.14.7.13 (same die)
coll. Hoeft
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#453
A correction
Gordian III, AD 138-244
AE 27
struck under Sabinius Modestus
obv. AVT KM ANTW - GORDIANOC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. VP CAB MODECTOV NI - KOPOLITWN PROC (OV and WN ligate)
in r. field one below the other I / C / T / R / O
in ex. N
Athena, in long double chiton with aegis, stg. frontal, head l., holding with r. hand shield
set on ground and resting with raised l. hand on spear
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) Varbanov (engl.) 4172 (cites in error AMNG 20662)
c) Hristova/Jekov (2011) No. 8.36.4.6 corr. (writes PR ligate on rev., N in ex. not
mentioned because depicted coin is too worn)
coll. Hoeft
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#454
A correction
Macrinus, AD 217-218
AE 27, 9.94g, 26.79mm, 0°
struck under Statius Longinus
obv. AVT KM OPELLI CEV: - MAKREINOC AVG
laureate head r.
rev. VP CTATI LONGINOV NI - KOPOLITWN PRO / C ICTRON]
Emperor, laureate, in military cloak, wesring boots, chlamys over shouldern, stg. l.,
resting with raised l. hand on spear and holding in outstretched r. hand patera over
burning decorated altar
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1782 (2 ex., Philippopolis, Schmidt)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 3531
c) Hristova/Jekov (2011) No. 8.23.34.6 corr. (writes CTAT and doesn't mention the legend breaks on
rev.)
coll. Hoeft
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#455
A new type for Gordian
Gordian III, AD 138-244
AE 28, 13.56g, 180°
struck under Sabinius Modestus
obv. AVT KM ANT G - ORDIANOC AVG
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. VP CAB MODECTOV NI - KOPOLITWN PROC ICT (OV ligate, probably WN and PR too)
in r. field one below the other R / O / N
Tyche, in long garment and mantle, wearing kalathos, stg. l., holding cornucopiae in l.
arm and in outstretched r. hand rudder set on globe
in r. field one below the other R / O / N
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 2083 var.
b) Varbanov (engl.) 4241 var.
c) not in Hristova/Jekov (2011)
coll. Hoeft
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#456
A new variant
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 17, 3.24g, 17.35mm, 180°
obv. AV KL - CEVHROOC
laureate head r.
rev. NIKOPOL - PROC ICT
Youthful Herakles, nude, stg. frontal, head r., lion-skin over l. arm, resting with r. hand on
club and holding in outstretched l. hand apples of Hesperids(?)
ref. a) cf. AMNG 1386
b) Varbanov (engl.) 2229 var. (has PROC IC)
c) Hristova/Jekov (2011) 8.14.14.13 var. (has NIKOPOL - IT PROC ICT)
coll. Hoeft
The depicted coin in HrJ is so worn that it could well be this type. Seems to be from same dies.
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#457
I think it is Demeter on the reverse
Caracalla, AD 198-217
AE 26, 10.83g
struck under Ovinius Tertullus
obv. AV.K.M.AVR. - ANTWNINOC
Youthful bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. VPA OOV TERTVLLOV NIKOPOLIT PROC IC.
Demeter in long garment and veil stg. l., resting with raised l. hand on long
burning torch and holding patera in outstretched r. hand over modius with grain-
ears
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Blancon list 41/2003
d) Hristova/Jekov (2011) No. 8.18.1.1 corr. (writes ICT and calls her Hera)
coll. Hoeft
The same rev. is found for Septimius Severus HrJ (2011) 8.14.5.2 as Demeter!
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#458
A 'barbarian' imitation
Elagabal, AD 218-222
AE, 3g
obv. A KM ANTWNINOC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOLITWN P[...]
Staff of Asklepios entwined by snake, head l.
ref. cf. HrJ(2011) No. 8.26.14
Numismatik Lanz, Auktion 141, 26.05 2008
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#459
A variant
Septimius Severus, AD 192-211
AE 16, 3.24g, 15.96mm, 210°
obv. AV KAI. CEVHROC
laureate head r.
rev. NIKOPOL - I - PROC I.
Dionysos, nude, stg. l., holding kantharos in lowered r. hand and resting with raised l.
hand on thyrsos
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1377 var. (obv. like #2 from Bukarest, but has ICT)
b) not in Varbanov (engl.):
cf. #2261
c) Hristova/Jekov (2011) No. 8.14.8.15 var. (has ICT)
obv. from same die
coll. Hoeft
Once more the depicted rev. in HrJ is so worn that it could well be IC on the rev.
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#460
A new rev. legend variant
Macrinus, AD 217-218
AE 27
obv. AVT KM OPPELI CEV. - MAKREINOC AVG
laureate head r.
rev. VP CTA LONGINOV - NIKOPOLITWN PRO / C ICTR
Homonoia in long garment and mantle, stg. l., holding cornucopiae in l. arm and patera
in outstretched r. hand
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1774 var. (different obv. legend)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 3489 var. (different obv. legend)
c) Hristova/Jekov (2011) No. 8.23.36.9 var. (different rev. legend distribution)
MPO-direct, MA-Shops, February 2012
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#461
A correction
Commodus, AD 177-192
AE 28, 13.62g, 27.92mm, 195°
struck under Caecilius Servilianus
obv. AV - T K M - AR AVRH - KOMODOC
laureate bust r.
rev. HG - EMO KAI - K CERBEILI - NEIKOPO PROC ICT
Hygieia, in long garment, stg. l.., head r., feeding snake in r. arm from patera in l. hand,
and Asklepios in himation, resting on his snake-staff, stg. r., head l.
ref. a) AMNG KI/1, 1234 var. (similar to #3 from Sestini)
b) not in Varbanov (engl.):
cf. #2144
c) Hristova/Jekov (2011) No. 8.10.21.4 corr. (different rev. legende. But it this coin and
from same dies)
coll. Hoeft
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Correction # 461
AV - T K M - AR AVRH - KOMODOC
AV - T K M - ΑΡ ΑVΡH - KOMOΔOC
rev. HG - EMO KAI - K CERBEILI - NEIKOPO PROC ICT
H Γ - EMO KAI - K CEPBEIΛI - ΝEΙΚΟΠΟ ΠΡOC ICT
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You have written the legend with Greek letters whereas I use a transliteration. So I can find the legends better with the search function.
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#462
A correction
Diadumenian; AD 217-218
AE 26, 10.52g
struck under Marcus Claudius Agrippa
obv. M OPELLI DI - ADOVMENIANOC K
bust, draped and cuirassed, bare-headed, r.
rev. VP AGRIPPA NIKOPOLITWN PROC ICTRW
Nike, winged and in long garment, stg. r., long palm-branch over l. shoulder and in
raised r. hand wreath
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1800
b) Varbanov (engl.) 3684
c) Hristova/Jekov (2011) No. 8.25.9.2 corr. (wrong obv. legend)
Pegasi Numismatics, February 2012
Sorry for the corrections. But sometimes the correct legends could be read only on better preserved coins!
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#463
A correction
Gordian III, AD 238-244
AE 26, 12.04g, 26.23mm, 180°
struck under Sabinius Modestus
obv. AVT KM ANT G - ORDIANOC AVG
Bust, draped and cuirassed, radiate, r.
rev. VP CAB MODECTOV - NIKOPOLEITWN PROC ICT (OV, WN and PR ligate)
Glykon, in four coils erected r., with fish-tail and mane of eight rays on head and
neck.
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) Varbanov (engl.) 4140
c) Hristova/Jekov (2011) No. 8.36.22.2 corr.. (ICT not mentioned, but can be seen
more clearly than on my coin!)
coll. Hoeft
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#464
Another correction
Diadumenian, AD 217-218
AE 27, 14.14g, 180°
struck under Statius Longinus
obv. M OPELLI DIADOV - MENIANOC K
Bust, draped and cuirassed. bare-headed, r.
rev. VP CTA LONGINOV NIKOP - OLITWN PROC IC (NG and OV ligate)
Zeus, nude, stg. r., holding patera in outstretched r. hand and resting with raised l. hand
on sceptre
ref. a) not in AMNG
cf. AMNG I/1, 1830 (different obv. legend)
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) Hristova/Jekov (2011) No. 8.25.1.12 corr. (wrong obv. legend and 1. ligation not
mentioned)
CNG electronic auction 274, lot 267, February 2012
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#465
A correction
Caracalla as Caesar, AD 196-197
AE 17, 2.85g
obv. MAR AV KA - ANTWNI
bare head r.
rev. NIKOPOLIT PROC ICTR
bust of Serapis, draped and wearing kalathos
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) Hristova/Jekov (2011) No. 8.18.6.4 corr. (writes in error ANTWNINO)
coll. quadrans, Forum Ancient Coins
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#466
A correction
Elagabal, AD 218-222
AE 12, 2.5g
obv. AVT KM AVR - ANTWNINOC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOLITWN PROC ICTRON
Salus stg. r., feeding snake in r. arm from patera in l. hand
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 2025 (1 ex.,München)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 3841
c) Hristova/Jekov (2011) No. 8.26.21.9 corr. (writes PR ligate, same dies)
polak, E-Bay, February 2012
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#467
A new die combination and a rev. legend variant
Elagabal,AD 218-222
AE 27, 13.93g, 27.48mm, 180°
struck under Novius Rufus
obv. AVT KM AVRH - ANTWNEINOC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. VP NOBIOV ROVFOV NIKO - POLITWN PROC ICTRON
Tyche in long garment and mantle, wearing kalathos, stg. l.,
holding cornucopiae in l. arm and in outstretched r. hand rudder set on globe
ref. a) nicht in AMNG
b) Varbanov (engl.) 4086
c) not in Hristova/Jekov (2011)
rev. No. 8.26.38.16 var. (different legend break)
obv. e.g. No. 8.26.38.10 (same die)
coll. Hoeft
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#468
A new rev. type for Geta
Geta, AD 209-212
AE 29
struck under Flavius Ulpianus
obv. AVT KP CE - P GETAC AV
Bust, draped and cuirassed, seen from behind, laureate, r.
rev. V FL OVLPIAN.NEIKOPOLIT / PROC I (NE ligate?)
Eagle, stg. frontal on decorated altar, head with wreath in beak r.
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1677 (1 ex., München)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 3278
c) Hristova/Jekov (2011) 8.22.1.3 var. (different depiction!)
imeon, E-Bay, February/March 2012
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#469
Another coin with countermark
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 26, 5.9g
obv. [.....] CEP - C[.....]
laureate head r.
beneath chin c/m delta-shaped incus (Howgego 782)
rev. [.....]
Male(?) figure stg. frontal, l. hand raised
in l. field c/m NIKO (Howgego 553)
ref. cf. HrJ (2011) No. 8....1
coll. Hoeft
The countermarks are similar to those on HrJ 8....1. The N of NIKO is a bit different. Here it looks serpent-shaped with rounded angles.
The underlying type is different. It is Septimius Severus too, but whereas HrJ 8....1 shows on the rev. a river-god leaning l., here it is a standing male(?) figure, possibly the emperor.
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#470
A new die combination
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 17, 2.46g, 16.92mm, 210°
obv. AV.K.L. - CEVHROC
laureate head r.
rev. NIKOPOLIT - PROC ICTR
Serapis, draped and laureate, wearing kalathos, r.
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1349 (3 ex., 2x Berlin, Sofia)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 2404?
c) Not in Hristova/Jekov
rev. No. 8.14.6.5
obv. f.e. No. 8.14.6.7
coll. Hoeft
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This was contribution #125 to the next edition of Hristova/Jekov Nikopolis (2012). I think this too is worth a note!
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#471
A obv. legend correction
Caracalla, AD 198-217
AE 17, 2.87g, 17.13mm, 345°
obv. AV KEC - ANTWN
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOLIT.PROC ICT
Eagle with half-open wings stg. frontal on thunderbolt, head with wreath in beak erected r.
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1602 var. (without thunderbolt)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 2945 var. (= AMNG 1602)
c) Hristova/Jekov (2011) No. 8.18.1.22 corr. (writes AV K CE)
coll. Hoeft
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#472
A new die combination and an obv. legend variant
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 26, 13.91g
struck under Aurelius Gallus
obv. AV.K.L.CE. - CEVHROC P
laureate head r.
rev. VP.AVR.GALLOV.NIKOPOLI. PROC I.
Eagle with open wings stg. frontal on thunderbolt, head with wreath in beak erected r.
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No. 8.14.1.32 (same die)
obv. e.g. No. 8.14.34.11 var. (has AV.K.L.C.)
denant, E-Bay, March 2012
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#473
A new variant?
Plautilla, AD 202-211
AE 27, 11.33g
struck under Aurelius Gallus
obv. FOVL.PLAV - TILLA.CEB
draped bust r.
rev. VP AVR.GALLOV.NIKOPOLI.PROC I. (starting upper r.)
River-god in himation, nude to hips, leaning l. on rocks, holding in r. hand waterplant and
resting with r. elbow on overturned urn from which water flows l.
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) Hristova/Jekov (2011) 8.21.32.1 var.:
different rev. depiction, different rev. legend
heliosnumismatik, E-Bay, March 2012
The coin depicted in HrJ is very worn. So the rev. legend couldn't be read clearly. It looks like NIKOPOLIT PR.
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#474
A new die combination and a rev. variant
Caracalla, AD 198-217
AE 17(?), 2.0g
obv. AV KM AV - ANTWNIN
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOLITWN PROC I.
bunch of grapes hanging from twig
ref. a) AMNG 1610
b) Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov (2011):
rev. No. 8.18.8.14 var. (different depiction)
obv. e.g. No. 8.18.8.15
kastra-martis, E-Bay, March 2012
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Regarding #473, if Hristova/Jekov (2011) 8.21.32.1 is the attached coin from my collection then it is a double match.
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/board/index.php?topic=62648.0
N.B. the unusual orientation of the rev legend and the obv die wear on the epsilon at 4 o'clock.
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#475
A new variant
Commodus, AD 177-192
AE 18(?), 3.91g
obv. M ANTWNEI[N - OC] KOMODOC
laureate head r.
rev. NEIKOPOL - PROC ICTRON
Dionysos, nude, stg. l., holding kantharos in lowered r. hand and resting with raised l.
hand on ribboned thyrsos
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov (2011):
cf. No. 8.10.8.1
d) not in RPC IV online
unpublished?
coll. Hoeft
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#476
A new die combination and a rev. variant
Caracalla, AD 198-217
AE 17, 2.70g
obv. AV K M A - ANTWNIN
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOL[I?] - PROC ICT
burning torch
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov (2011):
rev. No. 8.18.47.21 var. (different depiction)
obv. e.g. No. 8.18.8.14 (bunch of grapes)
coll. Hoeft
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#477
A new die combination and a new obv. legend
Caracalla as Caesar, AD 195-198
AE 17, 2.82g
obv. M AVR - ANTWNINO
Bust, draped and cuirassed, bare-headed, r.
rev. NIKOPOLITWN PROC I
Eagle, stg. frontal on thunderbolt(?), head with wreath in beak erected r.
obv. a) not in AMNG
cf. AMNG I/1, 1603
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov (2011):
rev. No. 8.18.1.21
obv. not listed
denant, E-Bay, March 2012
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#478
A new die combination and a rev. variant
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 16, 2.06g, 15.68mm, 210°
obv. AV K L - CEVHROC
laureate head r.
rev. NIKOPOLITWN PROC I
Bust of Helios, radiate r.; over l. shoulder whip(!)
ref. a) not in AMNG:
rev. AMNG I/1, 1358 var. (whip not mentioned)
obv. e.g. AMNG I/1, 1348 (Serapis)
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
cf. #2470 (= AMNG 1358)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov (2011):
rev. No. 8.14.27.1 var. (whip not mentioned, ouside the flan?)
obv. No. e.g. No. 8.14.22.12 (snake, same die)
coll. Hoeft
Rev. from same die as Caracalla HrJ (2011) 8.18.27.1
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#479
A new die combination
Caracalla, AD 198-217
AE 16, 2.33g, 16.14mm, 210°
obv. AV K M A - ANTWNI
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOLITWN PROC IC
High small vase entwined by snake, head r.
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1607 (1 ex., Sofia)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 3002
c) not in Hristova/Jekov (2011):
rev. No. 8.18.47.20 (same die)
obv. e.g. No. 8.18.36.12 corr. (Homonoia, same die, writes ANTWNIN)
coll. Hoeft
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#480
A correction
Macrinus, AD 217-218
AE 27, 13.19g, 26.73mm, 180°
struck under Statius Longinus
obv. AVT KM OPEL CEVH - MAKREINOC AVG
laureate head r.
rev. VP CTA LONGINOV NIKO - POLITWN PROC ICTRW (OV and TR ligate)
Tyche Euposia, in long girded double chiton and mantle, stg. frontal, head r., holding
cornucopiae in l. arm and in r. hand rudder; on horn of cornucopae nude baby (Ploutos)
std., hands outstretched to Tyche
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1781 corr. ( 2 Ex., Wien, Sestini, Ploutos not mentioned)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 3503 corr. (Ploutos not mentioned)
c) Hristova/Jekov (2011) No. 8.23.38.6 corr. (writes AVGOVCTOC, Ploutos not
mentioned)
coll. Hoeft
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#481
A new die combination
Elagabal, AD 218-222
AE 27, 12.06g
struck under governor Novius Rufus
obv. AVT KM A[VRH] - ANTWNEINOC
laureate head r.
rev. VP NOBIOV ROV - FOV NIKOPOLIT / WN PROC I / CTR
Homonoia, in long garment and mantle, stg. l., holding cornucopiae in l. arm and patera
in r. hand.
ref. a) not in AMNG:
rev. AMNG I/1, 1966
obv. AMNG I/1, 1968
b) Varbanov (engl.) 3917-3918 (bust types)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov (2011):
rev. No. 8.26.36.9 (same die)
obv. No. 8.26.38.15 (same die with same die break)
coll. Hoeft
The die break is linked to a worn die as so often.
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#482
A new die combination and a rev. variant
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 17, 3.31g, 17.27mm, 225°
obv. AV KAI CE - CEVHROC
laureate head r.
rev. NIKOPOLIT - PROC ICT
Dionysos, nude, chlamys over l. shoulder, stg. l., holding bunch of grapes in outstretched
r. hand and resting with raised l. hand on thyrsos without ribbons
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1378 (as ex. #5 London)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 2378
c) not in Hristova/Jekov (2011):
rev. seems to be a new one
obv. e.g. No. 8.14.8.18
coll. Hoeft
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#483
A new die combination
Elagabal, AD 217-218
AE 26, 14.35g
struck under Novius Rufus
obv. AVT KM AVRH - ANTWNEINOC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, seen from behind, laureate, r.
rev. VP NOBIOV ROV - FOV NIKOPOLITWN PRO (PR ligate)
in l. field one below the other CIC / TR
in r. field ON
Nike stg. l., holding palmbranch in l. arm and wreath in raised r. hand; at her l. side the
shield
ref. a) not in AMNG:
cf. AMNG I/1, 1925
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov (2011)
rev. No. 8.266.9.5 (same die)
obv. e.g. No. 8.26.4.5 corr. (same die, writes ANTWNINOC)
lanznumismatik, E-Bay, March 2012
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#484
A new die combination and a rev. variant
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 17, 2.53g
obv. AV KAI C. - CEVHR
laureate head r.
rev. NIKOPOLIT PROC ICT
Snake coiled l.
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1418 var.
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov (2011):
rev. No. 8.14.22.2 var. (has ICTR)
obv. No. 8.14.22.3
denant, E-Bay, March 2012
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#485
A correction
Commodus, AD 177-192
AE 19, 2.70g
obv. AV KAI - AV KOMOD - OC
laureate head r.
rev. NIKO - LI PROC I
Dioscur (Kastor), nude, stg. r., spear in raised l. hand, holding with l. hand horse by
briddle
ref. a) not in AMNG:
cf. AMNG I/1, 1240
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) Hristova/Jekov (2011) No. 8.10.24.1 corr. (2nd line outer coin)
writes in error AVT KAI and NIKO - POLI
coll. Hoeft
Under HrJ (2011) 8.10.24.1 two types are mixed:
#1 obv. AVT KAI AV - KOMOODOc, rev. NIKOPOLI PROC I
#2 rev. AV KAI - AV KOMOD - OC, rev. NIKO - LI PROC I
Take a look too at #406 reply #484
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#486
A new die combination
Elagabal, AD 218-222
AE 27, 12.84g
struck under Novius Rufus
obv. AV - T KM AVRH - ANTWNEINOC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, radiate, r.
rev. VP - NOBIOV ROV - FOV NIKOPOLITWN / PROC IC
Nemesis-Aequitas, in long garment and mantle, stg. l., holding in l. arm short staff with
spines and in outstretched r. hand scales; at her feet l. the wheel
ref. a) cf. AMNG I/1, 1963 (like #3 Paris)
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov (2011):
rev. No. 8.26.35.3 var. (has ICT)
obv. No. 8.26.35.9 (same die)
Dirk Löbbers, MA-Shops, March 2012
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#487
A new die combination
Caracalla, AD 198-217
AE 18, 2.68g, 17.91mm, 225°
obv. AV K M A - ANTWNIN
bust, cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOLITWN PROC I
laurel wreath
ref. a) not in AMNG:
cf. AMNG I/1, 1618
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
cf. #2988 corr. (= AMNG 1618, but writes "in laurel wreath")
c) not in Hristova/Jekov (2011):
rev. No. 8.18.54.7 (same die)
obv. e.g. No. 8.18.48.5 (same die)
coll. Hoeft
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#488
A new die combination with a new obv. die and a rev. variant
Caracalla, AD 198-217
AE 16, 2.59g, 16.08mm, 180°
obv. AV K M AV(?) - ANTWNIN
bust, draped (and cuirassed?), seen from front, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOLI - PROC ICTRO
bunch of grapes on twig
ref. a) not in AMNG:
cf. AMNG I/1, 1610
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov (2011):
rev. No. 8.18.8.16 var. (has NIKOPOLIT and different depiction)
obv. a new portrait!
d) not in Blancon List 41/2003
unpublished?
coll. Hoeft
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#489
A new die combination and a rev. variant
Elagabal, AD 218-222
AE 23, 14.4g
struck under Novius Rufus
obv. AVT M AVR - ANTWNINOC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. VP NOBIOV ROVFOV - NI - KOPOLITWN PROC / ICTRW (2nd OV ligate)
Demeter in long garment and mantle stg.l., holding grain-ears in lowered r. hand and
resting wiith raised l. hand on long torch
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov (2011):
rev. No. 8.26.5.1 var.
obv. e.g. No. 8.26.20.7 (Asklepios, same die)
Gitbud&Naumann, Vcoins, March 2012
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#490
A correction
Elagabal, AD 218-222
AE 28, 13.52g, 27.53mm, 180°
struck under governor Novius Rufus
obv. AVT M AVR - ANTWNINOC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. VP NOBIOV ROVFO - V NIKOPOLITWN [PRO]
in l. field C - IC
in r.field in 2 lines TR / ON
Tyche in long garment, wearing kalathos, stg. facing, head l., holding
cornucopiae in l. arm and rudder in r. hand
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1973 (3 ex., Copenhagen, Schmidt, Froelich)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 4079
c) Hristova/Jekov (2011) No. 8.26.38.6 corr. (this coin)
writes AVT KM AVR - ANTWNEINOC and ROV - FOV
coll. Hoeft
The correct obv. legend is AVT M AVR - ANTWNINOC. After checking all obv. in HrJ struck from the same obv. die the following entrances should be corrected too:
HrJ (2011) 8.26.13.2 is listed as AVT KM AVR
HrJ (2011) 8.26.35.8 is listed as AV KM AVR
HrJ (2011) 8.26.46.1 is listed as AVT KM AVR
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#491
A correction
Caracalla, AD 198-217
AE 16, 2.88g
obv. MAR AV K - ANTWNIN
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOLIT PR - OC ICT
Lion walking r.
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) Varbanov (engl.) 2946 var. (bare-headed and draped)
c) Hristova/Jekov (2011) No. 8.18.53.5 corr. (writes M AVR K A - ANTWNI and
NIKOPOLITWN)
highrating_lowprice, April 2012
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#492
A new die combination with a new rev. die
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 17, 3.34g
obv. AV KAI CE - CEVHROC
laureate head r.
rev. NIKOPOLIT - P - ROC ICTR
Tyche, in long garment and mantle, with kalathos, stg. l., holding cornucopiae in l. arm
and rudder in r. hand
ref. a) not in AMNG:
cf. AMNG I/1, 1398
b) Varbanov (engl.) 2431 var. (has AV KAI C, doesn't mention legend breaks)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov (2011):
rev. No. 8.14.38.17 var.
obv. e.g. No. 8.14.38.16
highrating_lowprice, E-Bay, April 2012
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#493
A new die combination
Caracalla as Caesar, AD 195 - 199
AE c.17, 3.07g
obv. M AV K - ANTWNIN
Bare head r.
rev. NIKOPOLITWN PROC IC
Crossed cornucopias
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1508, pl. XX, 33
b) Varbanov (engl.) 2997 var. (bust draped)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov (2011):
rev. No. 8.18.47.23 (same die)
obv. e.g. No. 8.18.14.15 (Herakles)
Dr.Busso Peus Nachf., Auktion 406, April 2012, Nr. 449
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#494
A correction?
Geta as Caesar, AD 198-209
AE c.16, 2.76g
obv. L.C.KAI. - GETAC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, bare-headed, r.
rev. NIKOPOLITWN PROC IC
Bust of Herakles r.
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
cf. #3208
c) not in Hristova/Jekov (2011):
cf. No. 8.22.14.3 (different obv. and rev. legends, but depiccted coin is very worn)
Dr.Busso Peus Nachf., Auktion 406, April 2012, Nr. 448
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#495
A new die combination and a rev. variant
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 18, 2.70g
obv. AV - K L C - CEVHROC
laureate head r.
rev. NIKOPOLI PROC ICT(?)
Eagle with closed wings stg. r., head l.
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) Varbanov (engl.) 2311
c) not in Hristova/Jekov (2011):
rev. No.8.14.1.45 var. (has wreath in beak)
obv. No. 8.14.35.9 (Nemesis-Aequitas, same die)
highrating_lowprice, E-Bay, April 2012
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#496
A new die combination and a rev. variant
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 15, 13.16g
obv. AV KL - CEVHROC
laureate head r.
rev. NIKOPOLITWN PROC ICTRO
Eagle with closed wings stg. r., head turned l.
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov (2011):
rev. No. 8.14.1.49 var. (with wreath)
obv. e.g. No. 8.14.6.6
highrating_lowprice, E-Bay, April 2012
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The rivergod for Commodus HrJ(2011) 8.10.32 is known with several different rev. legends. Here are two more:
#497
A new rev. variant for Commodus' rivergod
Commodus, AD 177-192
AE 28, 12.59g, 27.89mm, 90°
struck under Caecilius Servilianus
obv. AV - T KAI MAR AVRH - KOMODOC
laureate head r.
rev. HG - EM KAIKI CERBEILI NEIKOP PROC IC - T
Rivergod, nude to hips, leaning l., holding waterplant in outstretched r. hand and resting
with l. elbow on urn from which water is flowing l.
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1235 var.
b) Varbanov (engl.) 2146 var.
c) not in Hristova/Jekov (2011):
rev. different depiction, different legend
obv. No. 8.10.32.2 (same die)
coll. Hoeft
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#498
The other one:
A new rev. variant for Commodus' rivergod
Commodus, AD 177-192
AE 28, 12.5g
struck under Caecilius Servilianus
obv. AV - T KAI MAR AVRH - KOMODOC
laureate head r.
rev. HG - EMo KAIKI CERBEI NEIKOP PROC ICT
Rivergod, nude to hips, leaning l., holding waterplant in outstretched r. hand and resting
with l. elbow on urn from which water is flowing l.
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1235
b) Varbanov (engl.) 2146 var.
c) not in Hristova/Jekov (2011):
rev. different depiction, different legend
obv. No. 8.10.32.2 (same die)
coll. Hoeft
Until now we have the following legends:
HGEMO KAIKI CERBEILIA NEIKOPO PROC ICT HrJ (2011) 8.10.32.1
HGEM KAIKI CERBEILI NEIKOP PROC ICT HrJ (2011) 8.10.32.2
HG - EM KAIKI CERBEILI NEIKOP PROC IC - T Addenda #497
HG - EMo KAIKI CERBEI NEIKOP PROC ICT Addenda #498
HGEMO KAIKI CERBEILIAN NEIKOPOL PROC... Varbanov 2149
HGEMO KAIKI CERBEILEI NEIKOPO PPOC ICT Varbanov 2155
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The preservation of the next coin is bad but the essential parts are readable:
#499
A new die combination
Commodus, AD 177-192
AE 16, 2.31g, 16.48mm, 210°
obv. AVT KAI A - VR KOMOD[OC]
laureate head r.
rev. NIKOPOL - I PROC ICT
Athena, in long girded double chiton and helmeted, stg. l., resting with l. hand on shield
set on ground and holding in r. hand patera over altar
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov (2011):
rev. No.8.10.4.2 (same die)
obv. e.g. No. 8.10.48.4 (Crescent)
d) not in Blancon Liste 41/2003
coll. Hoeft
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#500
A new die combination and a rev. variant
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 16, 2.97g
obv. AV KAI CE. - CEVHROC
laureate head r.
rev. NIKOPOLI - PROC ICTR
Hera in long double chiton and mantle, stg. l., holding in r. hand patera and resting with
raised l. hand on sceptre
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1351 var.
b) this variant not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov (2011):
rev. No. 8.14.3.7 var. (has PROC ICT)
obv. e.g. No. 8.14.3.6
highrating-lowprice, E-Bay, April 2012
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#501
A new variant for Tertullus
Caracalla, AD 198-217
AE 27, 15.80g, 27.3mm, 255°
struck under Ovinius Tertullus
obv. .AV.K.M.AVR. - ANTWNINOC
Youthful bust of Caracalla, draped and cuirassed, seen from behind, laureate, r.
rev. VPA.OOV.TERTVLLOV.NIKOPO. / PROC I
Youthful river-god leaning l., nude to hips, holding in raised r. hand grain-ears and poppy,
below him water flowing l.
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1526 (1 Ex., Kopenhagen)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 3101
c) not in Hristova/Jekov (2011):
cf. No. 8.18.32.1 (has written OOVIN and NIKOPOLI, but there is no pic, no rarity given)
d) not in Blancon Liste 41/2003
coll. Hoeft, from Forum Ancient Coins
Remarkable: Here is no urn from which the water flows!
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#502
A completely new type for Severus
AE 26
obv. AV KAI L - CE CEVHROC
laureate head r.
rev. NIKOPOLI - PROC ICTRW
Homonoia, in long garment and mantle, (with Kalathos?), stg. l., holding cornucopiae in l.
arm and patera in r. hand
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov (2011):
obv. e.g. No. 8.14.35.3 corr. (same die)
d) not in Blancon Liste 41/2003
unpublished?
ancient_treasures, E-Bay, April 2012
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#503
A new extremely rare type for Macrinus
Macrinus, AD 217-218
AE 27, 11.20g
struck under Marcus Claudius Agrippa
obv.: AVT K OPPEL C - EVH MA[KRINOC]
Bust, draped and cuirassed, seen from behind, laureate, r.
rev.: VP AGRI[PPA NIKOP]OLITWN PROC I / CTRW
Mountain-god (Haimos), drapery over r. shoulder and knees, wearing boots, std r.(!) on
rock and looking l., r. arm with hunting spear resting on tree behind, l. hand on head.
in r. field AIMOC
ref.: a) AMNG I/1, 1700 (1 ex., Bassarabescu)
b) not in Varbanov (engl.);
cf. #3390 (different obv. legend, spear not mentioned)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov (2011):
cf. No. 8.23.43.3, only rev. depicted (from Varbanov!), writes AV K OPPEL
d) not in Blancon Liste 41/2003
coll. Hoeft
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#504
A new die combination
Elagabal, AD 218-222
AE 25, 10.58g
struck under Novius Rufus
obv. AVT M AVR - ANTWNINOC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, seen from behind, laureate, r.
rev. VP NOBIOV ROVF - OV - NIKOPOLITWN PROC IC
on bottom of l. field TRW
Serapis, in himation and wearing kalathos, with crossed legs stg. l., holding in l. arm club-
shaped sceptre and has r. hand raised in greeting attitude
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov (2011):
rev. No. 8.26.6.1 (same die)
obv. e.g. No. 8.26.20.6 (same die?)
orgame, E-Bay, April 2012
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#505
A correction
pseudo-autonomous, time of Severians
AE 15, 1.94g
obv. NEIKO - [POLI]TW - N
youthful head, diademed, r. (Pick: Nike?)
rev. PROC [I - CT - R]ON
decorated volute krater with three-step foot
ref. a) not in AMNG:
obv. AMNG I/1, 2018
b) Hristova/Jekov (2011) No. 8.0.52.2 corr. (same dies, WN on obv. not seen)
heliosnumismatik, E-Bay, April 2012
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#506
A correction
This type is known:
(1) with AVG without ligation
(2) with ligation of only VG, and
(3) with ligation of all 3 letters AVG
(1) Without ligation:
Gordian III, AD 238-244
AE 29, 11.03g, 28.88mm, 0°
struck under governor Sabinius Modestus
obv. AVT KM ANT G - ORDIANOC AVG
Bust, draped and cuirassed, seen from behind, laureate, r.
rev. VP CAB MODECTOV NIKOPOLEITWN PROC ICTR (WN and PR ligate)
in r. field one below the other O / N
Nemesis in long garment and mantle, stg. l., holding in l. arm short staff and
drawing with r. hand garment to her chin; at her feet l. the wheel
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 2072 (1 ex., Wien)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 4213
c) Hristova/Jekov (2011) No. 8.36.35.4 corr. (writes AVG ligate)
(2) Ligation of only VG:
Gordian III, AD 238-244
AE 27, 14.7g, 28.17mm, 180°
struck under governor Sabinius Modestus
obv. AVT KM ANT G - ORDIANOC AVG (VG ligate)
Bust, draped (and Cuirassed?), laureate, r.
rev. VP CAB MODECTOV NIKOPOLEITWN PROC ICTR (WN and PR ligate)
in r. field one below the other O over N
Nemesis, in long chiton, stg. facing, head l., holding in l. arm measuring-rod
and raising with r. hand part of her garment from r. shoulder; l. at her feet the
wheel.
ref. a) AMNG 2072 (1 ex. in Vienna)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 4213 corr. (cites AMNG 2072 but has as pic AMNG 2071)
c) Hristova/Jekov (2011) No. 8.36.35.4 (this coin)
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#507
A new type for Geta
Geta as Augustus, AD 209-212
AE 19, 3.64g
obv. AV K P CE - P GETAC
Bust, draped and cuirassed(?), laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOLI - TWN
Lion advancing r.
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) Varbanov (engl.) 3234
c) not in Hristova/Jekov (2011)
Münzzentrum Rheinland, Auktion 162, 2012, lot 146
HrJ has the lion only for Geta as Caesar.
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#508
A new rev. type for Geta
Geta, AD 209-212
AE 29, 10.95g
struck under Flavius Ulpianus
obv. AVT KP CE - P GETAC AV
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. V FL OVLPIAN - NIKOPOLI / PROC I
Eagle, with half-open wings, stg. frontal on garlanded altar, head with wreath in beak
turned r.
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1677 var.
b) Varbanov (engl.) 3278
c) not in Hristova/Jekov (2011):
rev. No. 8.22.1.4 var. (has higher altar and no legend break on rev.)
obv. No. 8.22.1.3 (same die)
highrating_lowprice, E-Bay, April 2012
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#509
A new die combination
Macrinus, AD 217-218
AE 27, 14.32g, 180°
struck under Statius Longinus
obv. AVT KM OPEL - CEVH MAKRINOC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. [VP CTA LONGINO]V NIKOPOLITWN / PROC ICTR
Rivergod, nude to hips, leaning l., holding in r. hand waterplant and resting with l. arm on
vase from which water flows l.
ref. a) not in AMNG:
rev. AMNG I/1, 1763
obv. AMNG I/1, 1753
b) not in Varbanov (engl.):
cf. #3490
c) not in Hristova/Jekov (2011):
rev. No. 8.23.32.7 (same die)
obv. f.g. No. 8.23.35.4 (same die)
ANE, Vcoins, April 2012
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#506
A correction
This type is known:
(1) with AVG without ligation
(2) with ligation of only VG, and
(3) with ligation of all 3 letters AVG
Very nice to have found an example of type 1. I have two examples of type 2, one of which I show here. I also have, for completeness an example of type 3. Which I also include here.
c.rhodes
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Nice to see it. Thanks!
Jochen
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#510
A new die combination and a rev. variant
Commodus, AD 177-192
AE 18, 2.8g
obv. AVT M AVRH - KOMODOC
laureate head r.
rev. NEIKOPO - L - ITWN PROC II
Isis, in long garment, lotus blossom on head, stg. facing, head l., holding in lowered l.
hand situla and in raised r. hand sistrum
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov (2011)
rev. No. 8.10.30.2 var.
obv. e.g. No. 8.10.1.10
coll. Hoeft
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#511
A correction
Commodus, AD 177-192
AE 15, 3.66g
obv. AVT KAI - AVR KOMOD - OC
laureate head r.
rev. NIKOPO P - IOC IC
Eagle, with open wings, stg. frontal on globe,m head with wreath in beak r.
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) Hristova/Jekov (2011) No. 8.10.1.13 corr.
writes AVT KAI - KOMODOC, but OC can be seen clearly under the bust. Therefore I
think it is from the same die and the legend is AVT KAI - AVRH KOMOD - OC too.
PIOC seems to be a badly struck PROC
coll. Hoeft
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#512
A new die combination and a rev. variant
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 16, 2.2g
obv. AV KAI C - [CEVHROC]
laureate head r.
rev. NIKOPOLITWN PROC ICTRON
Snake emerging from cista mystica, lid raised r.
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov (2011):
rev. No. 8.14.5.9 var. (has PROC ICT)
obv. e.g. No. 8.14.1.41 (Eagle)
Ancient Coins Canada, NumisMall, April 2012
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#513
A new die combination and a rev. variant
Elagabal, AD 218-222
AE 25, 11.51g
struck under Novius Rufus
obv. AVT KM AV[RH] - AN[TWNEI]NOC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. VP NOBIOV ROVFOV NIKOPOLITWN PROC ICTRO
in lower l. field N
Nemesis-Aequitas, in long garment and mantle, stg. l., holding goad in l. arm and in r.
hand scales; at her feet l. the wheel
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.):
cf. #4050
c) not in Hristova/Jekov:
rev. No. 8.26.35.6 var. (different legend break)
obv. e.g. No. 8.26.3.3 (Hera, same die)
highrating_lowprice, E-Bay, April 2012
Obv. legend completed referring to HrJ 8.26.3.3
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#514
A new die combination
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 17, 2.89g
obv. AV KAI CEP. - CEVHROC
laureate head r.
rev. NIKOPOLIT - WN PROC IC
Nemesis-Aequitas stg. l., holding rod in l. arm and scales in r. hand
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1394 var. (has AV KAI CE.)
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov (2011):
rev. No. 8.14.35.8 (same die)
obv. e.g. No. 8.14.52.9 var. (different die)
highrating_lowprice, E-Bay, April 2012
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#515
An obv. correction and a rev. variant (or correction too?)
Commodus, AD 177-192
AE 21, 4.8g
obv. [M ANTWNEINO] - C KOMODOC
laureate head r.
rev. N(E?)IKOPOL - PROC ICTRON
no Dionysos listed
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) Hristova/Jekov (2011):
obv. No. 8.10.8.1 corr. (writes M ANTONEIN - OC)
rev. No. No. 8.10.8.1 var. (has ICTR)
coll. Hoeft
The depicted coin is so worn, that it could well be ICTRON too.
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#516
A correction
Elagabal, AD 218-222
AE 25, 10.81g
struck under Novius Rufus
obv. [AVT KM AVR]H - ANTWNEINOC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. VP NOBIOV - R - OVF - OV NIKOPOLI
in ex. in 2 lines TWN PRO / C ICT
Nike, diademed, in ling girded double chiton, stg. frontal with open wings, holding in l.
hand palmbranch over l. arm and in raised r. hand wreath
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.):
cf. #3908
c) Hristova/Jekov (2011) 8.26.9.4 corr. (writes CTRW)
coll. Hoeft
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Jochen,
my congratulations for your 9,000th posting!!!
Rupert
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Thanks, Rupert! I hope that another 9000 posts will come.
Here a new coin for Nikopolis:
#517
A new die combination with a new obv.
Macrinus, AD 217-218
AE 27
struck under Pontianus
obv. AV K OPPEL CEVH - MAKRINOC
laureate head r.
rev. VP P - FOV PONTIA - NEIKOPOLITWN
in l. and r. field one below the other PR - OC / IC / TRW
Aequitas, in long robe and mantle, stg. l., holding in l. arm cornucopiae and in r.
hand scales
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov (2011):
rev. No. 8.23.35.1
obv. not found!
Gent0622, Delcampe, April 2012
The obv. seems to be tooled.
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#518
A new die combination
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 17
obv. AV KA - I - CEVHROC
laureate head r.
rev. NIKOPOLI - PROC ICTRo
Asklepios in himation stg. frontal, head l., r. arm akimbo, with r. hand rsting on snake-
staff, set in arm-pit
ref. a) cf. AMNG I/1, 1382
b) cf. Varbanov (engl.) 2334
c) not In Hristova/Jekov (2011):
rev. No. 8.14.20.4 (same die)
obv. e.g. No. 8.14.9.16 (same die)
coll. Hoeft
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#519
A new die combination and a rev. legend variant
Septimius Severus, AD 218-222
AE 17
obv. AV KL CE - CEVHROC
laureate head r.
rev. NIKOPOLITWN PROC ICTO
Crescent with one eight-pointed star in the cavity
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov (2011):
rev. No. 8.14.48.9 var. (has ICTR)
obv. e.g. No. 8.14.43.18
coll. Hoeft
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#520
A correction
Commodus, AD 177-192
AE 22, 7.31g
obv. M ANTWNEIN - OC KOMODOC
Bust, cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. NEIKOPO[L? - PR]OC ICTRON
Zeus in himation, enthroned l., resting with raised l. hand on sceptre and holding in
outstretched r. hand patera; at his feet the eagle stg.l., looking r.
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) Varbanov (engl.) 2163
c) Hristova/Jekov (2011) No. 8.10.1.9 corr. (writes NEIKOPOLEI - TWN --> PROC I)
coll. Hoeft
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#521
A completely new rev. type for Severus
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 27
struck under Aurelius Gallus
obv. AVT L CEPTI - CEVHROC P
Bust, cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. VP AVR GALLOV NI - KOPOLEITWN / PROC ICTR
Nemesis-Aequitas in long garment and mantle, stg. l., holding cornucopiae in l. arm and
in outstretched r. hand scales; at her feet l. the wheel
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov (2011):
obv. No. 8.14.35.1
seems to be a new type!
coll. Hoeft
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#522
A new die combination
Elagabal, AD 218-222
AE 16, 3.6g
obv. AV KM AVR - ANTWNEINO
laureate head r.
rev. NIKOPOLITWN PROC ICTRO
in l. field N
Grape-bunch with tendril
ref. a) not in AMNG:
rev. AMNG I/1, 2035
obv. not listed
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov (2011):
rev. No. 8.26.8.9
obv. e.g. No. 8.26.20.15 corr. (writes ANTWNINO, same die)
coll. Hoeft
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#523
A new variant
Caracalla as Caesar, AD 196-198
AE 17, 3.02g, 17.28mm, 210°
obv. M AVR KAI. - ANTWNIN.
bare head r.
rev. NIKOPOLIT - PROC ICTR.
Apollo (or Bonus Eventus), nude, stg. l., holding patera in outstretched r. hand and
branch in lowered r. hand
ref. a) cf. AMNG I/1, 1491
b) cf. Varbanov (engl.) 2968 (= AMNG 1491)
d) cf. Hristova/Jekov (2011) 8.18.7.8:
different legends and different depiction
coll. Hoeft
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#524
A new obv. legend variant (and a correction)
Macrinus, AD 217-218
AE 27, 11.23g
struck under Statius Longinus
obv. AVT KM OPEL CE - VH MAKRINOC
Bust, cuirassed, seen from front, laureate, r.
rev. VP CTA [LONGINOV NIKOPOLI]TWN PROC ICT
Youthful rivergod, nude to hips, leaning l., holding tree in r. hand and reed in l. hand; l.
arm rests on urn from which water flows l.
ref. a) not in AMNG:
rev. AMNG I/1, 1736 (depiction)
AMNG I/1, 1760 (legend, Herakles)
obv. AMNG I/1, 1764 var. (has CE - VHROC)
b) not in Varbanov (engl.):
cf. #3483 (bust seen from behind!)
c) Hristova/Jekov (2011) No. 8.23.32.5 corr. (writes CEV - H)
coll. Hoeft
This type needs its own number.
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#525
A new die combination
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 16, 4.068g, 17.9mm, 0°
obv. AV KAI - CEVHROC
laureate head r.
rev. NIKOPOLI PROC - ICTRW.
Nike with palmbranch and wreath advancing l
ref. a) AMNG 1369 var.
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov (2011):
rev. Nr. 8.14.9.19 (same die)
obv. e.g. Nr. 8.14.9.16
FAC, E-Bay, April 2012
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#526
A new die combination
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 25, 11.93g
struck under Aurelius Gallus
obv. AVT L.CEPT - CEVHROC P
laureate head r.
rev. VP AVR.GALLOV.NIKOPOLIT.PROC IC
Rivergod, nude to hips, leaning l., holding big branch in r. hand and resting with l. arm on
urn from which water flows l.
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 13131 var. (has CEP and NIKOPOLI)
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov (2011)
rev. No. 8.14.32.14 (same die)
obv. No. 8.14.32.13 (same die)
highrating_lowprice, E-Bay, April 2012
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regarding #521:
There are probably some unrecorded die combinations in the post below
cf. https://www.forumancientcoins.com/board/index.php?topic=55590.0
JPW
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Thanks for the hint. I will check them.
Jochen
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#527
A correction
Geta as Caesar, AD 198-209
AE 19
obv. L C KAI - GETAC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, bare-headed, r.
rev. NIKOPOLITWN PROC IC
bearded head of Herakles r.
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) Hristova/Jekov (2011) No. 8.22.14.3 corr.:
writes L AVR KAI and NIKOPOLEITWN
coll. Hoeft
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#528
A new die combination
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 17, 3.2g, 210°
obv. AV KAI C - CEVHROC
laureate head r.
rev. NIKOPOLIT PROC ICTRO
Crescent with 1 star in the cavity
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) cf. Varbanov (engl.) 2410
c) not in Hristova/Jekov (2011):
rev. No. 8.14.48.13 var. (has ICTRW)
obv. e.g. No. 8.14.52.5 (same die)
numismatiklanz, E-Bay, May 2012
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#529
A new die combination and a rev. variant
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 16, 2.4g
obv. AV.KL C - CEVHROC
laureate head r.
rev. NIKOPOLIT PROC I
Tripod, central leg entwined by snake, head r.
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1424 var.
b) not in Varbanov (engl.) 2494
c) not in Hristova/Jekov (2011):
rev. No. 8.14.47.12 var. (has PROC I)
obv. e.g. No. 8.14.7.14
coll. Hoeft
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#530
A new die combination
Elagabal, AD 218-222
AE 27, 14.10g
struck under Novius Rufus
obv. AVT KM AVR - ANTWNEINOC
laureate head r.
rev. VP NOBIOV ROVFOV N - I - KOPOLITWN PRO - C (PR ligate)
in upper l. field one below the other CITRO / N (TR ligate)
Athena in long girded double chiton and mantle stg. frontal, head l., resting with raised l.
hand on spear and holding with r. hand shield set on ground
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1920 (ex. #2, Mionnet)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 3984 var. (has ANTWNINOC, legend error not mentioned)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov (2011):
rev. No. 8.26.4.5 corr. (doesn't mention the legend breaks)
obv. e.g. No. 8.26.22.10 (Glykon, same die)
coll. Hoeft
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#531
A so-called 'barbaric' imitation?
Caracalla as Caesar, AD 196-198
AE 16, 2.62g, 15.87mm, 165°
obv. [M AV KAI AN]TWNIN
bust, draped, bare-headed, r.
rev. NIKOP[OLITWN PR]OC IC.
Crescent with 1 star in the cavity
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov (2011)
cf. No. 8.18.48.1
coll.Hoeft
Unusually the obv. legend has no breaks. This and the crude style let assume a so-called 'barbaric' imitation.
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#532
A correction
Macrinus, AD 217-218
AE 25, 12.59g, 25.26mm, 15°
struck under Statius Longinus
obv. AVT KM OPEL CEVH - MAKREINOC AVG
laureate head r.
rev. VP CTA LONGINOV NIKO - PO - LITWN PROC I / CTRW ( NG and OV ligate)
Zeus in himation enthroned l., holding in r. hand patera and resting with raised l. hand on
sceptre; at his feet l. the eagle stg. on globe, looking r.
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1724 (2 ex., London, Rollin)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 3505 var. (has CEVH)
c) Hristova/Jekov (2011) No. 8.23.1.11 corr. (legends incorrect, globe not mentioned!)
coll. Hoeft
The globe is not mentioned on any reference I could find!
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Edit: Now I have the coin in hand and it is not a globe but only the forefoot of Zeus, sorry!
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In reply to inquiry:
No, I have none with that obverse which are that near Mint. I'm almost suspicious, but wouldn't say so from a photo. HrJ sent me notice last year of a slew of perfect purported Caracalla, last years (Quintillianus), that they had seen in multiples and that proved to be fake, so I'm more untrusting than I used to be.
Pat
It is this one:
https://picasaweb.google.com/102498681030579488308/STUDYSeveranMarcianopolisAD193217NewPhotosWillBeSortedAsSoonAsComplete#5450650356724561458
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#533
A new die combination
Elagabal, AD 218-222
AE 18, 3.91g, 18.12mm, 225°
obv. AVT M AVR - ANTWNINOC
laureate head r.
rev. NIKOPOLITWN - PROC ICTRON (WN ligate)
Tyche in long garment and mantle, wearing kalathos, stg. l., holding in l. arm
cornucopiae and in r. hand rudder set on globe
ref. a) not in AMNG:
cf. AMNG I/1, 2027 (different bust)
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov (2011)
rev. No. 8.26.38.20
obv. e.g. No. 8.26.47.8 (tropaion)
coll. Hoeft
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Now the new edition for Nikopolis is in work. It will published on end of 2012. Therefore the following types will possibly added in a new edition in 2013(?).
#534
A new die combination
Diadumenian, AD 217-218
AE 27, 13.06g
struck under Marcus Claudius Agrippa
obv. KM OPPEL ANTWNI DIADOVMENIANOC
Bust,draped, bare-headed, r.
rev. VP AGRIPPA N - IKOPOLITWN PRO / C ICTRW
Hygieia stg. l., feeding snake nin l. arm from patera in r. hand
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) Varbanov (engl.) 3681
c) not in Hristova/Jekov (2011):
rev. No. 8.25.21.3 (same die)
obv. e.g. 8.25.21.2 (same die)
coll. Hoeft
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#535
A new die combination
Elagabal, AD 218-222
AE 27, 12.84g, 27.33, 180°
struck under Novius Rufus
obv. AVT KM AVRH - ANTWNEINOC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, radiate, r.
rev. VP NOBIOV ROV - FOV NIKOPOLITWN / PROC IC
Nemesis-Aequitas stg. frontal, head l., holding in l. arm knobby club and in r. hand
scales; at her feet the wheel
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Varbanov (engl.) 2011):
rev. No. 8.26.35.3 var. (has ICT and different legend break on rev.)
obv. e.g. No. 8.26.35.9
coll. Hoeft
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#536
A new die combination
Diadumenian, AD 217-218
AE 27, 11.2g
struck under Agrippa
obv. KM OPPEL ANTWNI DIADOV[MENIANOC]
Bust, draped and cuirassed, bare-headed, r.
rev. VP AGRIPA NIKO - POLITWN P[ROC IC / TRW]
Concordia, wearing kalathos, stg. l., holding cornucopiae in l. arm and in r. hand patera
ref. a) not in AMNG:
rev. AMNG I/1, 1818
obv. e.g. AMNG I/1, 1808
b) Varbanov (eng.) 3628
c) not in Hristova/Jekov (2011)
coll. nostromo, German Forum
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#537
A new die combination and a rev. legend variant
Geta, AD 212-213
AE - AE 28, 11.29g, 28.08mm, 30°
struck under Flavius Ulpianus
obv. AVT K P CE - P GETAC AV
Laureate head r.
rev. V FL OVLPIAN - NIKOPOLI[T?] / PROC I
Nike advancing l., holding palm branch in l. arm and in r. hand unknown object
ref. a) not in AMNG:
rev. AMNG I/1, 1669
obv. e.g. AMNG I/1, 1672 (Kybele)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 3298 var.
c) not in Hristova/Jekov (2011):
rev. No. 8.22.9.4 var. (different legend break)
obv. e.g. 8.22.4.3 (same die)
coll. Hoeft
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#538
A new die combination and a rev. legend variant
Macrinus, AD 217-218
AE - AE 27, 11.96g, 27.44mm, 15°
struck under Marcus Claudius Agrippa
obv. AV K OPPEL CEV - H MAKRINOC
Bust, cuirassed, seen from front, laureate, r.; on breastplate gorgoneion, on l. shoulder
aegis
rev. VP AGRIPPA NI - KOPOLITWN PROC / ICTRW
Nike stg. l., holding in l. arm palm branch and in raised r. hand wreath
ref. a) not in AM;NG:
cf. AMNG I/1, 1691
b) Varbanov (engl.) 3408
c) not in Hristova/Jekov (2011):
rev. No. 8.23.9.2
obv. e.g. No. (.23.20.9 (staff with snake)
coll. Hoeft
Very rare obv. variant!
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#539
A new die combination
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 16
obv. AV KL - CEVHROC
laureate head r.
rev. NIKOPOLI PROC ICTRO
Basket with fruits
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1428 var.
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) Hristova/Jekov (2011) No. 8.14.52.5 var.
has AV K CE, but left coin seems to have AV KL too! Then it needs its known number.
coll. Hoeft
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#540
Counter mark with new host coin
AE 26, 7.20g, 26.16mm, 0°
obv. [...] PLA[...] - [...]
Bust, draped, r.; hair bound in bun
rev. [.....]
Nike advancing l. with palmbranch and wreath (Thanks to Pekka)
2 countermarks: NIKO (Howgego 553) and Delta (Howgego 782)
ref. Hristova/Jekov (2011) No. 8...2
Delta and NIKO as usual. But a new host coin: Because of the hairdo the bust looks like Plautilla.
coll. Hoeft
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#541
A new die combination
Caracalla, AD 198-217
AE 16, 2.80g
obv. MAR AV K - ANTWNIN (WN ligate)
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOLIT - PROC ICTRO
Homonoia, wearing kalathos, stg. l., holding cornucopiae and patera
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1502 (1 Ex., Windisch-Grätz)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 2966
c) not in Hristova/Jekov (2011):
rev. No. 8.18.36.3 (same die)
obv. legend not listed
coll. Hoeft
Interesting type with laurel wreath for Caracalla as Caesar!
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#542
A new type for Commodus
Commodus, AD 177-192
AE 19, 3.80g
obv. M ANTWNEINO - C KOMODOC
Laureate head r.
rev. NEIKOPO - LEITWN
Tyche stg. l., holding cornucopiae and rudder
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov (2011):
rev. No. 8.10.38.7 (depiction)
e.g. No. 8.10.13.1 (legend)
obv. e.g. No. 8.10.36.1 (same die)
coll. Hoeft
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#543
A rev. variant or a correction
Septimius Severus,AD 193-211
AE 28, 10.01g, 28.07mm, 180°
struck under Aurelius Gallus
obv. AV.K.L.CEP. - CEVHROC P (HR ligate)
Laureate head r.
rev. VP AV GALL - NIKOPOLI / PROC I
Hygieia sth. r., feeding snake in r. arm from patera in l. hand
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) Hristova/Jekov (2011) No. 8.14.21.4 var. (has GALLOV with ligate OV)
coll. Hoeft
This coin is in a bad shape, but has clearly only GALL. The ligate OV on HrJ (2011) 8.14.21.4 could well be only a die break. Then it would be correction.
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#544
A new die combination
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 16(?), 1.8g
obv. AV.K.L. - CEVHROC
Laureate head r.
rev. NIKOPOLIT - PROC ICTR
Bust of Serapis, draped and wearing kalathos, r.
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1349 var.
b) Varbanov (engl.) 2404 var.
c) not in Hristova/Jekov (2011):
rev. No. 8.14.6.9
obv. e.g. No. 8.14.6.8
coll. Hoeft
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#545
A new rev. variant
Geta, AD 209-212
AE 26, 12.1g, 30°
struck under Flavius Ulpianus
obv. AVT KP CE - P GETAC AV
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
re v. V FL OVLPIAN - N - IKOPOLIT / PROC I
Hermes, nude, stg. frontal, head l., holding kerykeion in l. arm and in r. hand purse
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1670 var. (has NIKOPOLI)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 3279 (= AMNG 1670)
c) Hristova/Jekov (2011) No. 8.22.10.2 var.
(has NIKOPOLI and different die break on rev.)
ACR, NumisMall, June 2012
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regarding #543 Nice find!
cf. this one I posted a couple of years ago:
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/board/index.php?topic=53359.0
Here is my ID from 2010
AE26 11.5 gr. Septimius Severus Nikopolis ad Istrum Gallus
Obv: AV∙ Λ∙ CEΠ ∙ / CEVHPOC Π (HP ligature)
Laureate head right
Rev: VΠ AV ΓAΛΛOV / NIKOΠOΛI (OV ligature)
Ex: ΠPOC I ∙
Hygieia standing feeding snake from patera right
Brown patina; letters in crude style
Obverse die match to ΓAΛΛ Heracles. First example I have come across of one of these HP ligate obverse dies with a ΓAΛΛ8 reverse.
AMNG -; Varbanov (E) -; Hr/J -; New reverse type for Gallus, no other recorded Hygieia sola.
The OV ligature is quite clear on my coin. Jochen's clearly is only ΓAΛΛ (sic new rev die)
N.B. The ΓAΛΛ abbreviation is rare and observed in the first Heracles rev in the attached thread with this same obv die. Interesting!
JPW
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Your coin is depicted in Hristova/Jekov (2011) as No. 8.14.21.4. And it is really a ligate OV. Thanks for the contribution.
Jochen
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#546
A new die combination
Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 19, 3.12g
obv. AV L C - CEVHROC
Laureate head r.
rev. NIKOPOLI PROC ICTRO
Full moon with 1 star
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova/Jekov (2011):
rev. No. 8.14.48.17
obv. e.g. No. 8.14.53.7 (lion)
vindobona-num, E-Bay, June 2012
Because the coins depicted in HrJ are very worn it is well possible that there is a coin with AV L C too.
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