Nicopolis ad Istrum Tetrassaria - Caracalla, 198 – 217
YΠ AYP ΓAΛΛOY NIKOΠOΛITΩ ΠPOC ICTP; Nicopolis ad Istrum
Information
Country
Nicopolis ad Istrum
Nicopolis ad Istrum
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetrassarion
Year
198 – 217
Ruler
Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla)
(198–217)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
11.5
Diameter (mm)
27
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetrassarion from Nicopolis ad Istrum. Issued from 198 to 217. Struck in Bronze. Measures 27 mm and weighs 11.5 g.
- Obverse
- Bust of Caracalla, to right, laureate, draped, cuirassed. (AY(-τοκράτωρ) K(-αίσαρ) M(-άρκου) AY(-ρήλιου) ANTΩNINO(-ς)."Emperor Caesar Marcus Aurelius Antoninus".)
- Reverse
- Tyche standing left, wearing kalathos on head, holding rudder with right hand and cornucopia with left hand. (YΠ(-ατς) AYP(-ηλιος) ΓAΛΛOY NIKOΠOΛITΩ(-ν) ΠPOC ICTP(-ον)."Consular Legate Aurelius Gallus from Nicopolis ad Istrum".)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (198-217) | — |
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