Nicopolis ad Istrum Æ27 - Elagabalus, 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 27
Year
218 – 222
Ruler
Elagabalus (Sextus Varius Avitus Basianus)
(218–222)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
10
Diameter (mm)
27
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Æ 27 from Nicopolis ad Istrum. Issued from 218 to 222. Struck in Bronze. Measures 27 mm and weighs 10 g.
- Obverse
- Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from front. ((Αυτοκράτωρ Μάρκου Αυρήλιου Αντωνίνος)"Emperor Marcus Aurelius Antoninos".)
- Reverse
- Asclepius standing facing, head to left, leaning on serpent-entwined staff. ("(Consular Legate) Novius Rufus, Nicopolis ad Istrum")
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (218-222) | — |
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