Author Topic: Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov, Nikopolis Addenda #4 (Read 89039 times)

Jochen · « **Reply #250 on:** September 28, 2016, 09:21:18 am »

#233

A rev. legend variant for Severus

Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 16
obv. AV K L - CEVHROC
   Laureate head r.
rev. NIKOPOLI[TWN] PROC ICTR..
   Basket with fruits
ref. a) not in AMNG:
   cf. AMNG I/1, 1428 (for the type only)
   b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
   c) Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov (2015) No. 8.4.52.8 var. (has PROC ICT)
coll. Pete Burbules, Forum Ancient Coins

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Jochen · « **Reply #251 on:** September 28, 2016, 09:40:48 am »

#234

A correction (or a new rev. legend?) for Domna

Iulia Domna, AD 193-211
AE 15, 3.47g
obv. IOVLIA DOMNA CEBAC
Bust, draped, r.
rev. NIKOPOLITWN PROC ICT
Volute krater
ref. a) not in AMNG:
cf. AMNG I/1, 1484 (for the type only)
b) not in Varbanov (engl.):
cf. #2868 (= AMNG 1484)
c) Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov (2015) No. 8.17.52.7 corr. (same dies, writes PROC ICTRO, but
depicted coin very worn)
Numismatik Naumann, Auktion 47, September 2016

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Jochen · « **Reply #252 on:** September 29, 2016, 05:04:58 pm »

#235

A new rev. type for Diadumenian

Diadumenian, AD 217-218
AE 26, 12.3g
struck under Marcus Claudius Agrippa
obv. K M OPPEL ANTWNI DIADOVMENIANO - C
Bare head r.
rev. VP AGRIPP]A NIK - OPOLITWN PROC ICT
Homonoia in long garment and mantle, without kalathos, stg. frontal, head l. holding in l.
arm cornucopiae and in extended r. hand patera
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1815 var. (with kalathos)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 3641 var. (= AMNG 1815)
c) Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov (2015) No.8.25.36.12 var. (with kalathos)
waldiwilki, E-Bay, October 2016

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Jochen · « **Reply #253 on:** October 06, 2016, 06:00:16 am »

#236

A new die combination for Caracalla

Caracalla, AD 198-217
AE 17, 4.06, 210°
obv. AV KEC - ANTWN
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOLI - T PROC ICTRO
Winged Eros, nude, with crossed legs stg. r., resting on inverted torch set on small base.
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1592 (1 ex., London)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 2956 corr. (= AMNG 1592, but writes "Eros stg. l.")
c) not in Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov (2015):
rev. No. 8.18.16.7
obv. e.g. 8.18.16.9 corr. (writes ANTWNIN)
coll. Pete Burbules, Forum Ancient Coins

KEC is a mispelled KAIC.

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Jochen · « **Reply #254 on:** October 06, 2016, 10:43:33 am »

#237

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

Macrinus, AD 217-218
AE 28, 15.99g, 180h
struck under Statius Longinus
obv. AVT K M OPELLI CEV - MAK[REINOC AVG]
Laureate head r.
rev. VP CTA LONGINOV NIK - OPOLITWN PROC ICT
Hermes, nude, chlamys over l. shoulder, tg. frontal, head l.,holding in l. arm kerykeion and
in extended r. hand purse
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov (2015):
rev. cf. No. 8.23.10.17 (for the type only)
obv. e.g. No. 8.23.35.4 (same die)
Roma Numismatics, E-Sale 30, October 2016

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Jochen · « **Reply #255 on:** October 07, 2016, 02:58:27 pm »

#238

A rev. legend variant for Severus

Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 18, 3.02g
obv. AV KAI - CEVHROC
Laureate head r.
rev. NIKOPOLI - PROC ICTRO
Apollo (Bonus Eventus?), nude, stg. l., holding branch in lowered l. hand and patera in
extended r. hand.
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1357 var. (has ICTR)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 2313 var. (= AMNG 1357)
c) Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov (2025) No. 8.14.7.6 var. (has PROC ICTR)
cgb.fr, MA-Shops, October 2016

It is possible, that the central coin has ICTRO too, but this part of the legend is destroyed.

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Jochen · « **Reply #256 on:** October 09, 2016, 02:25:01 pm »

#239

A new rev. die for Diadumenian

Diadumenian, AD 217-218
AE 18, 2.6g
obv. K M OPPEL - ANTWNINOC
   Bare head r.
rev. NIKOPO - LITWN
   Staff entwined by snake, head turned r.
ref. a) cf. AMNG I/1, 1885 (but AMNG doesn't mention the head of the snake!)
   b) cf. Varbanov (engl.) 3598 (= AMNG 1885)
   c) not in Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov (2015):
   rev. No. 8.25.2014 (depiction only)
   No. 8.25.20.15 (legend only)
   obv. e.g. No. 8.25.20.15 corr. (writes "bust, draped and cuirassed")
coll. Clueless, Forum Ancient Coins

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Jochen · « **Reply #257 on:** October 10, 2016, 05:13:57 am »

#240

A new die combination for Elagabal

Elagabal, AD 218-222
AE 28, 12.1g
struck under Novius Rufus
obv. AVT K M AVRH - ANTWNEINOC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, seen from behind, laureate, r.
rev. VP NOBIOV ROVFOV NIKOPOLITWN PROC ICTRO
in ex. N
Glykon snake in 4 elaborated coils erecting r.
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 2001(?) (like ex. #2, Wien)
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov (2015):
rev. No. 8.26.22.7 (same die)
obv. e.g. No. 8.26.22.6 (same die)
coll. Hoeft

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Jochen · « **Reply #258 on:** October 10, 2016, 05:27:38 am »

#241

A new die combination and a rev. variant for Severus

Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 18, 2.63g, 210°
obv. AV KAI CE. - CEVHROC
Laureate head r.
rev. NIKOPOLIT - W - N PROC I
Nike, palm branch in l. arm and wreath in extended r. hand, advancing tiptoed l.
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) Varbanov (engl.) 2488
c) not in Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov (2015):
rev. No. 8.14.9.23 var. (has PROC IC)
obv. e.g. 8.14.3.6 (same die)
cbg.fr., MA-Shops, October 2016

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Jochen · « **Reply #259 on:** October 10, 2016, 05:54:42 am »

#242

A new die combination and correction for Severus

Septimius Severus AD 193-211
AE 17
obv. AV L - CEVHROC
Laureate head r.
rev. NIKOPOL- IT PRO - C ICT
Snake in 4 elaborated coils erected l.
ref. a) not in AMNG:
cf. AMNG I/1, 1417 (for the rev. type only)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 2392 (this coin)
c) cf. Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov (2015) No. 8.14.22.8
rev. No. 8.14.22.8 (same die)
obv. No. 8.14.22.8 var. (this coin, but writes AV L C)
Ancient Coin Art, Vcoins, October 2016

This coin is subsumed under No. 8.14.22.8, but it deserves its own number.

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Jochen · « **Reply #260 on:** October 10, 2016, 06:31:36 am »

#243

A new variant of the river-god type for Severus under Auspex

Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 28, 10.45g, 27.63mm, 30°
Struck under Pollenius Auspex
obv. AV KAI LOV.CEPT. - CEVHROC PER
   Laureate head r.
rev. VPA POL AVCPIK[OC] NIKOPOLEITWN..
   in ex. PROC ICTRW
   River god, nude to hips, leaning l., holding in raised r. hand short water plant and resting
   with l. elbow on rocks with overturned vase from which water flows left.
ref. a) not in AMNG:
   cf. AMNG I/1, 1260 (for the type only)
   b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
   c) not in Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov (2015):
   rev. not listed
   obv. e.g. No. 8.14.1.23 (same die)
   possibly unpublished
coll. Hoeft

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Jochen · « **Reply #261 on:** October 14, 2016, 02:42:51 pm »

#244

A correction for Elagabal

Elagabal, AD 218-222
AE 28, 12.08g, 28.33mm, 15°
struck under Novius Rufus
obv. AVT K M AVRH - ANTWNEINOC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, seen from behind, laureate, r.
rev. VP NOBIOV ROVFOV NIKOPOLITWN [PROC I]CTRO / N
Glykon snake in 4 elaborated coils erected r.
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 2001 (2 ex., Sofia, Wien)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 4067
c) Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov (2015) No. 8.26.22.7 corr. (same dies, but writes ANTWNINOC)
coll. Hoeft

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Jochen · « **Reply #262 on:** October 20, 2016, 03:20:58 pm »

#245

A new rev. for Severus (and a correction)

Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 18, 3.11g, 210°
obv. [AV] KAI - CEVHR
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOLITWN PROC IC
Tetrastyle temple, within statue of Asklepios(?)
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov (2015) No. 8.14.46.16 corr. (outer coin, same die)
cbg.fr., MA-Shops, October 2016

This type is listed under No. 8.14.46.16 (outer coin), but described as "NIKOPOLIT PROC ICT" and "without statue within"). This type deserves its own number.

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Jochen · « **Reply #263 on:** October 22, 2016, 09:26:07 am »

#246

A correction for Caracalla

Caracalla, AD 198-217
AE 18(?), 3.16g
obv. AV KEC - ANTWN
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. NIKOPOLIT PROC ICT
Eagle with open wings, stg. frontal on thunderbolt, head with wreath in beak turned r.
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1602 corr. (writes "without thunderbolt")
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov (2015) No. 8.18.1.30 corr. (same dies, wreath not mentioned)
M&M, MAShops, October 2016

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Jochen · « **Reply #264 on:** October 22, 2016, 09:28:49 am »

#247

A new type for Nicopolis

Pseudo-autonomous, 1st-3rd century AD
AE 12, 0.72g
obv. Hekate triformis with pateras and torches
rev. Crescent with 3 8-pointed stars
ref. not listed:
cf. Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov (2015) No. 8.(?).0.48.-
Numismatik Naumann, Auction 48, October 2016

Note: The attribution to Nicopolis is doubtful, and it is not clear wether it is a coin at all.

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Jochen · « **Reply #265 on:** October 25, 2016, 05:28:36 am »

#248

A new die combination for Caracalla

Caracalla, AD 198-217
AE 17, 3.25g, 16.91mm, 0°
obv. AV K M A - ANTWNIN
   Bust, cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev NIKOPOLITWN PROC I
   Crescent with 5 6-pointed stars, one below the crescent
ref. a) not in AMNG
   b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
   c) not in Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov (2015):
   rev. No. 8.18.48.15
   obv. e.g. No. 8.18.48.16
coll. Hoeft

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Jochen · « **Reply #266 on:** October 25, 2016, 05:46:15 am »

#249

A new die combination and a rev. variant for Severus

Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 18, 2.58g, 17.5mm, 180°
obv. AV KAI - CEVHROC
laureate head r.
rev. NIKOPO - LI - PROC IC
Nike advancing l., holding palm branch in l. arm and wreath in extended r. hand
ref. a) not in AMNG:
cf. AMNG I/1, 1369 (for the type only)
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov (2015):
rev. No. 8.14.9.26 var. (has NIKOP - OL - I - PROC I)
obv. e.g. No. 8.14.4.14 (same die)
cgb.fr, MA-Shops, October 2016

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Jochen · « **Reply #267 on:** October 25, 2016, 06:07:42 am »

#250

A new die combination and a rev. variant for Severus

Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 17, 3.29g, 210°
obv. AV KAI CE - CEVHROC
Laureate head r.
rev. NIKOPOLIT - PROC IC
Hermes, nude, chlamys over l. shoulder, stg. l., holding kerykeion and purse
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1373 (like ex. #8, Paris, and ex. #13, Sestini)
b) Varbanov (engl.) 2361
c) not in Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov (2015):
rev. No. 8.14.10.24 var. (has ICT and different legend break)
obv. e.g. No. 8.14.3.17 (same die)
cgb.fr, MA-Shops, October 2016

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Jochen · « **Reply #268 on:** October 25, 2016, 06:12:05 am »

Note: Today we have reached 250 entries for Nikopolis Addenda #4! It seems to be an endless game.

Jochen

Jochen · « **Reply #269 on:** October 26, 2016, 04:39:31 am »

#251

A correction for Geta

Geta as Caesar, AD 198-209
AE 15, 1.98g
obv. L AVR K - GETAC
Bust, draped and cuirassed, bare-headed, r.
rev. NIKOPOL - ITWN PROC I
Eros, nude, with open wings, stg.l., holding with r. hand inverted torch downwards and in l. hand
wreath(?)
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov (2015) No. 8.22.16.14 corr. (same dies, writes NIKOPOL - PROC ICTR,
but depicted coins are very worn)
savoca-coins, E-Bay, October 2016

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Jochen · « **Reply #270 on:** November 09, 2016, 12:35:06 pm »

#252

A completely new type for Marcus Aurelius

Marcus Aurelius as Caesar, AD 139-161
AE 24, 9.77g
obv. AVRHLIOC OVH - ROC KAICAR
Bust, draped, bare-headed, r.
rev. NEIKOPOLEI - TWN PROC IC
Serapis, in himation, wearing kalathos, stg. l., resting with raised l. hand on long sceptre
(tipped with the forepart of a winged lion) and holding in extended r. hand patera over burning altar
ref. a) not in AMNG
b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
c) not in Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov (2015):
obv. e.g. No. 8.7.14.1
probably unpublished
CNG E-auction 386, lot 419
pedigree:
ex CNG 227 (10.2.2010), lot 239

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Jochen · « **Reply #271 on:** November 09, 2016, 12:43:42 pm »

#253

A new de combination and a rev. variant for Severus

Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 27, 11.04g, 26.81mm, 210°
struck under Aurelius Gallus
obv. AV.K.L.CE - CEVHROC P
   Bust, draped and cuirassed, seen from behind, laureate, r.
rev. VPA.AVR.GALLOV NEIKOPOLI / .PROC IC
   Tropaion with 2 captives wearing Phrygian bonnets std. mourning at its base on their shields
ref. a) not in AMNG
   cf. AMNG I/1, 1328 (for the type only)
   b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
   c) not in Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov (215):
   rev. No. 8.14.47.2 var. (has VP.AVR and NIKOPOLI)
   obv. e.g. No. 8,14.10.7 (same die)
coll. Hoeft

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Jochen · « **Reply #272 on:** November 09, 2016, 04:30:15 pm »

#254

A completely new rev. type for Severus from Auspex

Septimius Severus, AD 193-211
AE 28, 11.06g, 28.29mm, 195°
struck under Pollenius Auspex
obv. [AV K]AI CEP - CEVHROC P[ER]
   Laureate head r.
rev. VPA P[OL AVC PIK] - OC NIKOPOLI PROC I
   Athena, helmeted, stg. frontal, head r., resting with raised r. hand on inverted spear and
   holding in lowered l. hand shield set on small base
ref. a) not in AMNG
   b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
   c) Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov (2015):
   rev. not listed
   obv. e.g. No. 8.14. 1.24 (same die)
   no Athena from Auspex known, probably unpublished!
coll. Hoeft

Sadly the coin is corroded. But the important parts are clearly visible. The rev. legend break is known from HrHJ (2015) 8.14.38.1. Now we have 18 signed types of Auspex from Nikopolis!

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Jochen · « **Reply #273 on:** November 10, 2016, 03:15:45 pm »

#255

A new die combination for Caracalla

Caracalla, AD 198-217
AE 26, 10.60g, 25.96mm, 210°
struck under Flavius Ulpianus
obv. [AV K M AVR - ANTWNINOC]
   Bust, draped and cuirassed, seen from behind, laureate, r.
rev. V FL OVLPIAN - NIKOPOLIT / PROC I
   Tropaion with 2 bound captives seated at its feet
ref. a) not in AMNG
   cf. AMNG I/1, 1581 (for the type only)
   b) Varbanov (engl.) 3151
   c) not in Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov (2015):
   rev. N. 8.18.47.11 (same die)
   obv. e.g. No. 8.18.3.3
coll. Hoeft

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Jochen · « **Reply #274 on:** November 13, 2016, 03:17:11 pm »

#256

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

Caracalla, AD 198-217
AE 26, 8.85g
struck under Aurelius Gallus
obv. AV K M AVR - ANTWNEINOC
   Laureate head r.
rev. VP AVR GALLOV - NIKOPOLITW / PROC I
   Tyche in long garment and mantle, wearing kalathos, stg. frontal, head l., holding in l. arm
   cornucopiae and in extended r. hand rudder
ref. a) AMNG I/1, 1558 var. (has PROC without I)
   b) not in Varbanov (engl.)
   c) not in Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov (2015):
   rev. No. 8.18.38.5 var. (has NIKOPOLITWN)
   obv. e.g. No. 8.18.38.4 (same die)
numismatiklanz, E-Bay, November 2016

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