SH54579. Bronze pentassarion, H-H-J Nikopolis 8.14.14.3 (same dies); Varbanov I 2761, AMNG I/I -, gVF, Nicopolis ad Istrum (Nikyup, Bulgaria) mint, weight 11.552g, maximum diameter 28.4mm, die axis 225
o, consular legate Ovinius Tertullus, 198 - 201 A.D.; obverse AV K Λ CE CEVHPOC Π, laureate head right; reverse VΠA OOVI TEPTVΛΛOV NIKOΠO ΠPOC I, Hercules standing half right, resting on club set on a rock at feet right, right hand behind back, nude but for Nemean lion skin over left shoulder; some cleaning scratches,
attractive green patina;
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