Nicopolis ad Istrum Æ27 - Elagabalus, 218 – 222

YΠ ΝΟΒΙΟY PΟYΦΟY NIKOΠOΛITΩN ΠPOC ICTPON; Consular Legate Novius Rufus; Nicopolis ad Istrum

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Nicopolis ad Istrum Nicopolis ad Istrum
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination Æ 27
Year 218 – 222
Ruler Elagabalus (Sextus Varius Avitus Basianus) (218–222)
Composition Bronze
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 11.55
Diameter (mm) 27
Thickness (mm) 3.75
Demonetized Yes

Description

Æ 27 from Nicopolis ad Istrum. Issued from 218 to 222. Struck in Bronze. Measures 27 mm and weighs 11.55 g.

Obverse
Laureate head right. ((Αυτοκράτωρ Καίσαρ Μάρκου Αυρήλιου Αντωνίνος)"Emperor Caesar Marcus Aurelius Antoninos".)
Reverse
City gate with 2 towers. ("(Consular Legate) Novius Rufus, Nicopolis ad Istrum".)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (218-222)  Nikopolis ad Istrum

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