Modify or add data on this page

Æ26 - Elagabalus ΥΠ ΝΟΒΙΟΥ ΡΟΥΦΟΥ ΝΙΚΟΠΟΛΙΤΩΝ ΠΡΟϹ (or ΠΡΟϹ) ΙϹΤΡΟΝ

Features

Issuer Nicopolis ad Istrum (Moesia Inferior)
Emperor Elagabalus (Sextus Varius Avitus Basianus) (218-222)
Type Standard circulation coins
Years 218-222
Composition Bronze
Weight 10.50 g
Diameter 26 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
520573
References RPC Online VI# 1275
Roman Provincial Coinage (https://rpc.ashmus.ox.ac.uk/)

Obverse

Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Elagabalus, right, seen from rear

Lettering: ΑΥΤ Κ Μ ΑΥΡ(Η) ΑΝΤΩΝ(Ε)ΙΝΟϹ

Unabridged legend: Αὐτοκράτωρ Καῖσαρ Μᾶρκος Αὐρήλιος Ἀντωνεῖνος

Translation: Emperor Caesar Marcus Aurelius Antoninus

Reverse

Serpent (with radiate head) coiled head right

Lettering: ΥΠ ΝΟΒΙΟΥ ΡΟΥΦΟΥ ΝΙΚΟΠΟΛΙΤΩΝ ΠΡΟϹ (or ΠΡΟϹ) ΙϹΤΡΟΝ

Unabridged legend: ὑπατείας Νοβίου Ῥούφου Νικοπολιτῶν πρός Ἴστρον

Translation: during the (pro)consulship of Novius Rufus of the Nicopolitans by the Danube

Mint

Nicopolis ad Istrum, Moesia, modern-day Nikyup, Bulgaria

Comments

Mouchmov 1409, AMNG 1999–2001, HHJ Nicopolis 8.26.22.3-4, 6–7 and 11

Manage my collection

Please sign in or create an account to manage your collection.

Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (218-222) 

Get this coin

No member from this site currently wants to exchange it.

Numista Rarity index: 100 Search tips
This index is based on the data of Numista members collections. It ranges from 0 to 100, 0 meaning a very common coin or banknote and 100 meaning a rare coin or banknote among Numista members.

Discuss or ask a question

Contribute to the catalogue

Modify or add data on this page
Register a past auction sale
Register an example of this type
Duplicate this page
Cite this page: https://numista.com/520573 (copy permalink) Permalink copied
Share: Facebook X (Twitter)