Elagabalus, Moesia Inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum - Athena




Province Moesia Inferior
City Nikopolis ad Istrum
Size (mm) 27
Weight (g) 11.52
Die Axis 180
Tariff 4
Governor Sab. Modestus
Ob. Leg. AVT K M ANTWN GORDIANOC
Ob. Desc. Draped and laureate bust right
Meaning
Rev. Leg. VΠ CAB MOΔECTOV NIKOΠOΛEITΩN ICTΩN
Rev. Desc. Athena standing left, leaning on shield and holding inverted spear
Meaning Consular legate Sab. Modestus (Governor) of the residents of Nikopolis on the (river) Istrus- Honouring Athena, protector of the cities of Greek origin
References Collection; Moushmov 1477; Varbanov (Eng.) Vol1. No. 4178 var;
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