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0560 EPIRUS, Nicopolis Hadrian, Nike in BigaReference.
RPC III 560/3; Oikonomidou Augustus —, Calomino 90
Obv. ΚΤΙϹΜΑ ϹΕΒΑϹΤΟΥ
Bare head of Augustus, right
Rev. ΝΕΙΚΟΠΟΛΕⲰϹ
Nike in biga r., holding whip and palm branch
5.22 gr
22 mm
6h
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Commemorative issue for Augustus (died 14 AD)
This interesting issue was struck by Hadrian to commemorate the foundation of Nicopolis by Augustus on the site of the first emperor's greatest victory, the defeat of Marc Antony in the Battle of Actium in 31 BC. The legends KTICMA CЄBACTOY / NЄIKOΠΟΛЄωC literally translate as 'foundation of Augustus / Victory city'.okidoki
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