Nicopolis ad Istrum Æ25 - Elagabalu, 218 – 222
YΠ ΝΟΒΙΟY PΟYΦΟY NIKOΠOΛITΩN ΠPOC ICTPON; Consular Legate Novius Rufus; Nicopolis ad Istrum
Information
Country
Nicopolis ad Istrum
Nicopolis ad Istrum
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Æ 25
Year
218 – 222
Ruler
Elagabalus (Sextus Varius Avitus Basianus)
(218–222)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
9.7
Diameter (mm)
25
Thickness (mm)
3
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Æ 25 from Nicopolis ad Istrum. Issued from 218 to 222. Struck in Bronze. Measures 25 mm and weighs 9.7 g.
- Obverse
- Laureate, draped bust right. ((Αυτοκράτωρ Καίσαρ Μάρκου Αυρήλιου Αντωνίνος)"Emperor Caesar Marcus Aurelius Antoninos".)
- Reverse
- Hermes, naked except for chlamys over right shoulder and boots, standing left, legs crossed, holding serpent-entwined staff. ("(Consular Legate) Novius Rufus, Nicopolis ad Istrum")
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (218-222) | — | Nikopolis ad Istrum |
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